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Apple Photos Biometric Privacy Class Action
Apple · Apple Photos People feature and iCloud Photos · Ongoing Litigation
About this case
Plaintiffs allege that Apple's Photos app automatically created and stored facial geometry representations, or faceprints, from images without the notice and written consent required by Illinois's Biometric Information Privacy Act. The district court certified three classes in June 2026, and the Seventh Circuit denied Apple's request for an immediate appeal of that certification, so the matter is ongoing and proceeding toward trial preparation.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Apple
- Product or service
- Apple Photos People feature and iCloud Photos
- Case name
- Hazlitt et al. v. Apple Inc.
- Court case number
- 3:20-cv-00421-NJR
- Case status
- Ongoing Litigation
- Lawsuit type
- Privacy
- Reported harm
- Privacy Security
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Sources
- Apple Photos Facial Recognition Biometric Privacy Litigation
WebProNews ·
- Illinois Biometric Privacy Class Action Concerning Apple Photos
The Daily Hodl ·
- Apple Photos Facial Recognition BIPA Class Action
Android Headlines ·
- Apple Photos Biometric Privacy Class Action
9to5Mac ·