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HB4692 amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act, altering definitions and consent requirements for biometric data collection, particularly for security purposes.
Business Impact
If you use biometric data for security, inform subjects initially and follow retention guidelines immediately.
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— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
HB4692 proposes changes to the Biometric Information Privacy Act, redefining terms and adjusting consent requirements for biometric data collection, especially in security contexts. It impacts businesses using biometric technology like locks and time clocks by clarifying legal obligations.
Key Provisions
- Changes definitions of 'biometric identifier' and 'written release' (740 ILCS 14/10)
- Defines 'biometric lock', 'biometric time clock', 'electronic signature', 'in writing', and 'security purpose' (740 ILCS 14/10)
- Allows initial consent for repeated biometric data collection (740 ILCS 14/15(b-5))
- Waives certain requirements for biometric data collection for security purposes (740 ILCS 14/15(b-10))
- Exempts biometric time clocks and locks from certain regulations (740 ILCS 14/25(f))
- Requires the Department of Labor to provide compliance information online (740 ILCS 14/35)
Latest Legislative Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Ugaste R | Sponsor | HD-065 |
| Dave Severin R | Sponsor | HD-117 |
| David Welter R | Sponsor | HD-075 |
| Jeff Keicher R | Sponsor | HD-070 |
| Keith Wheeler R | Sponsor | HD-050 |
Compliance Checklist
Inform subjects of biometric data collection during initial collection only.
Who: Businesses collecting biometric data.
Penalty: Potential legal issues.
Who: Businesses collecting biometric data.
Penalty: Potential legal issues.
Review and update privacy policies to reflect new definitions and consent requirements.
Who: Employers using biometric technology.
Penalty: Potential legal issues.
Who: Employers using biometric technology.
Penalty: Potential legal issues.
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Full Legal Analysis
HB4692 introduces amendments to the Biometric Information Privacy Act, specifically altering the definitions of 'biometric identifier' and 'written release' while adding definitions for 'biometric lock', 'biometric time clock', 'electronic signature', 'in writing', and 'security purpose'. The bill stipulates that for repeated biometric data collection processes, businesses are only required to inform individuals or obtain consent during the initial collection. This aims to streamline compliance for businesses while maintaining individual awareness of biometric data use.
The bill waives certain requirements for collecting biometric identifiers when related to security purposes, provided the data is used solely for security and retained only as long as necessary. It clarifies that the Act does not apply to biometric time clocks or locks that convert biometric data to a mathematical representation. Additionally, the Department of Labor is tasked with providing information on the Act's requirements on its website.
The bill also amends the Workers' Compensation Act to ensure it does not limit an employee's ability to recover under the Biometric Information Privacy Act. These changes are effective immediately upon enactment.
Official Source
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