Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook, has agreed to a $14 billion settlement with the state of Texas over alleged violations of biometric privacy laws. The settlement marks a major victory for Texas in its ongoing legal battle against tech giants over privacy issues.
The settlement comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Meta in April, alleging that the company had violated the states biometric privacy laws by unlawfully collecting and storing biometric data of its users without their consent. The lawsuit accused Meta of using facial recognition technology to track users movements and preferences without proper disclosure or consent.
As part of the settlement, Meta has agreed to pay $14 billion to the state of Texas, making it one of the largest settlements in the history of biometric privacy cases. In addition to the monetary payment, Meta has also agreed to implement stricter privacy controls and adhere to stringent data protection measures to prevent future violations of biometric privacy laws.
The settlement between Meta and Texas is expected to set a precedent for future legal action against tech companies that violate biometric privacy laws. It sends a clear message that companies will be held accountable for their actions and that strict measures will be in place to protect the privacy of individuals biometric data. This could lead to a wave of similar lawsuits against other tech companies that engage in similar practices.
Biometric privacy laws regulate the collection, storage, and use of biometric data, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, and iris scans. These laws are designed to protect individuals unique biometric identifiers from being misused or exploited for commercial purposes without their explicit consent.
Facial recognition technology uses artificial intelligence to analyze and identify individuals based on their facial features. While this technology can be used for convenience and security purposes, it also poses a significant threat to biometric privacy as it can lead to the widespread collection and storage of sensitive biometric data without individuals consent.
The Meta settlement serves as a warning to other tech companies that engage in questionable practices regarding the collection and use of biometric data. It highlights the importance of strict adherence to privacy laws and the potential consequences of failing to do so. Other tech companies may now face increased scrutiny and legal action if they violate biometric privacy laws.
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Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas regarding biometric privacy.