• schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works
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    12 days ago

    Looks they are running into a state law forbiding biometric scanning without disclosure and consent. IOW, they just have to include it in the terms of service nobody reads.

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      12 days ago

      TOS is not enough. Google and meta were forced to add actually ask and consent dialogues and the ability to rescind consent.

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      12 days ago

      Strangers didn’t agree to their terms so they can’t. Not that it matters, nothing matters, except money, apparently.

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    12 days ago

    BIPA saves the day yet again. If your state doesn’t have a law similar to Illinois’ BIPA you should call your representatives immediately to advocate for it.