They seem determined to make Chicago lawyers rich. [0]
[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biometric_Information_Privacy_ActSo geo-gate it?
$1k/per with no exponential horsepower? Barely a tax.
Lawyers operate on exciting laws. What happens when the laws change?
That pertains to collecting biometric info, not end users of facial recognition services. From your link:
> The BIPA requires companies doing business in Illinois to comply with a number of requirements pertaining to the collection and storage of biometric information. These include a requirement that companies:
> Obtain consent from individuals if the company intends to collect or disclose their personal biometric identifiers.
> Destroy biometric identifiers in a timely manner.
> Securely store biometric identifiers.[6]
> A key area of focus is that an entity must use a "reasonable standard of care"[7] in managing biometric information and identifiers.