- BusinessThe Wrap
Facebook Could Face $500 Billion in Fines for Illegally Collecting Biometric Data Through Instagram
Facebook-owned Instagram was sued Monday for illegally collecting, storing and distributing the facial recognition data of its users and could face up to $500 billion in fines. A class action lawsuit filed in San Mateo Superior Court by Illinois resident Kelly Whalen on Aug. 10 alleges that Facebook and Instagram are routinely harvesting and sharing its users’ biometric data without informing them or asking for consent to collect it. The lawsuit requests Facebook pay every member of the class $5,000 for each intentional violation of the Illinois BIPA act, which prohibits misuse of biometric data, or statutory damages of $1,000 for every negligent violation of the law — Business Insider estimated that could total up to $500 billion in fines given that at least 100 million Instagram users could be included in the class. Facebook recently paid $650 million in July to settle a similar case about its misuse of facial recognition data. “This suit is baseless. Instagram doesn’t use Face Recognition technology,” Facebook spokesperson Stephanie Otway told TheWrap in an email. Whalen’s class includes any Illinois resident who has had their biometric identifiers or facial geometry scans at all obtained by Facebook through photos uploaded to its Instagram app....Read original story Facebook Could Face $500 Billion in Fines for Illegally Collecting Biometric Data Through Instagram At TheWrap
- U.S.Good Morning America
Scientists tested 14 types of masks: Here's what worked and what didn't
As over 20 million across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, scientists from Duke University took a look at face masks to see which ones work best in slowing the spread of coronavirus. In their study, they looked at 14 masks including N-95s, N-95s with valves and surgical masks to see how effective each was in keeping droplets from getting out. “It was mainly focused on the technique, a simple technique to visualize these droplet emissions and the effects of masks,” said Dr. Martin Fisher, an associate research professor from Duke University.
- EntertainmentPureWow
High School Is Over and Zac Efron Has Embraced Full-on Dad Status in Newest Disney+ Remake
Zac Efron is finally making his big return to Disney. And no, we’re not talking about another High School Musical...
- U.S.Deadline
California Coronavirus Update: Governor Gavin Newsom Spends Majority Of COVID-19 News Conference Talking About His Economic Achievements
Governor Gavin Newsom started his Wednesday coronavirus news conference by taking a page out of Donald Trump's press conference playbook. The governor began by recalling how he started his first business by writing to 14 people he knew and asking for start-up money. He then spent the next 45 minutes of his regular, hourlong COVID-19 […]
- WorldHuffPost
New Coronavirus Hot Spots Emerge In U.S. As Cases Hit 20 Million Worldwide
As COVID-19 cases reach a new high around the globe, the U.S. notably struggles to contain the virus.
- CelebrityFootwear News
Suri Cruise Makes a Grocery Run in the Wildest Pants & Neon Thong Sandals
The teenager is a major fan of this summer footwear trend.
- BusinessBusiness Insider
The third Boeing 777X just flew for the first time — take a look at the enormous new flagship Boeing hopes will be its redemption
The Boeing plane is the largest twin-engine jet to ever take to the skies and will carry more passengers than its predecessor while using less fuel.
