Defense and Coverage Issues Under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act

This program, taught by Lewis Brisbois Partners Mary Smigieleski and Josh Kantrow, will provide an overview of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, including its history, requirements, and the current landscape since the impact of the Illinois Supreme Court's 2018 decision in Rosenbach v. Six Flags. The course will also discuss the defenses and potential insurance coverage issues under BIPA, anticipated future developments, and similar pending legislation in other states.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the history of the BIPA and others
2. Analyze the requirements BIPA places on employers
3. Discuss the Rosenbach decision and its effect on the legal landscape
4. Assess recent developments in litigation and settlements
5. Apply insurance coverage issues under BIPA to common claims
6. Make predictions about the future of BIPA and similar laws and legislation in other states