Facebook Ups Its Offer To Settle Face Recognition Lawsuit By $100M

Facebook faces a class action lawsuit over its facial recognition technology, accused of violating Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act. The lawsuit claims Facebook scanned users' faces without consent. Facebook aims to settle, offering $100 million more than its previous offer, which was deemed insufficient by a U.S. District judge. The case highlights privacy concerns and legal challenges surrounding biometric data use.

What is the main focus of the class action lawsuit against Facebook?

• Advertising practices

• User interface design

• Facial recognition technology

• Data privacy violations

Under which law are the residents suing Facebook?

• Digital Privacy Act

• Biometric Information Privacy Act

• Data Protection Act

• Consumer Rights Act

What feature of Facebook is claimed to violate the Biometric Information Privacy Act?

• Messenger

• Facial recognition for tagging

• News Feed

• Marketplace

What was the range of payouts per person in the previous settlement offer by Facebook?

• $50 to $100

• $200 to $400

• $100 to $200

• $150 to $300

Why did the U.S. District judge in California reject Facebook's previous offer?

• It was not legally binding

• It was too generous

• It was insufficient

• It was too complicated