Jody Kahn Mason, Jason Selvey, Joseph J. Lazzarotti, and Jadson C. Gavejian of JacksonLewis write: On August 2, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill (SB) 2979, which amends the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq. (BIPA). The bill, which passed both the Illinois House and Senate by an overwhelming majority, confirms that a private…
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Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
AP reports: A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton denied a motion…
North Carolina judge strikes down abortion restriction, upholds 12-week ban on medication abortion
Sydney Haulenbeek reports: A federal judge in North Carolina ruled that abortions performed after 12 weeks must be conducted in hospitals, while also striking down a documentation requirement on physicians in a final judgment issued Monday. Pregnant women seeking abortions before the 12-week mark will still be able to get a medical or surgical abortion in a…
A NY county creates facial recognition, privacy protections
Edwin J. Viera reports: Columbia County, New York, is implementing new facial recognition and privacy policies, following new upgrades to the county’s surveillance cameras, which include facial and license plate recognition software. Michael Chameides, Hudson 3rd Ward representative on the Columbia County Board of Supervisors, said residents told him they want privacy, arguing the technology is…