CLEARWATER AI LAWSUIT WHITEPAPER
About Clearview AI Lawsuit
Clearview AI is an American technology company that creates facial recognition software that is used by private companies, law enforcement agencies, educational companies, and individuals. The software can accurately identify faces for the use of many different reasons. The company is being accused and prosecuted for allegedly violating privacy laws in various states.
Clearview AI Associated Issues
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed in California against Clearview AI for allegedly violating the Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) and the Illinois Biometric Information Act (BIPA). The lawsuit is alleging Clearview AI is using facial recognition and facial scanning without consent. According to these lawsuits, they violated both acts by “its use of technology to collect, generate, and sell consumers’ biometric information without their consent.”
Clearview AI Status of Litigation
Northern District of Illinois MDL. There are no verdicts or known settlements.
Clearview AI Manufacturers/Companies
Clearview AI is based in New York.