Coinbase Faces BIPA Class Action Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition

19 May, 2025, 07:29 AM

Coinbase Hit with Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged BIPA Violations Coinbase is facing a class action lawsuit in Illinois, alleging violations of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The lawsuit, filed May 13, claims Coinbase collected users' facial recognition data without proper consent or notification, a violation of Illinois law. Unauthorized Collection of Biometric Data Plaintiffs allege Coinbase failed to inform users about the collection, storage duration, and destruction policies related to their biometric data. They also claim the company shared this data with third parties without authorization, further compounding the BIPA violation. The BIPA law is designed to protect Illinois residents from the unauthorized collection and use of their sensitive biometric information. This lawsuit highlights the increasing scrutiny surrounding data privacy practices in the cryptocurrency industry. Coinbase has not yet issued a formal response to the lawsuit. ```