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Zaker Adham
09 November 2024
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Paikan Begzad
Summary
Summary
Clearview AI, a facial recognition technology company, has settled a lawsuit in Illinois, addressing claims that its extensive database of facial images violated privacy rights. The settlement, which received preliminary approval from Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman, could be valued at over $50 million. Instead of a traditional payout, the agreement allows plaintiffs to share in the company’s potential future value. This unique approach also includes attorney fees estimated at $20 million.
The lawsuit, which consolidated multiple cases across the U.S., accused Clearview AI of improperly collecting photos from social media and other online sources to build a database for businesses, individuals, and government entities. In a previous 2022 settlement, Clearview agreed to cease selling its database access to private entities, though it retained the right to work with federal and local law enforcement outside Illinois.
Clearview AI did not admit liability in the current settlement. James Thompson, representing Clearview, expressed satisfaction with the resolution, calling it a “creative solution” given the company's financial constraints. Lead plaintiff attorney Jon Loevy highlighted the necessity of this innovative approach due to Clearview’s limited financial resources.
The settlement includes a national campaign to inform potential plaintiffs and encompasses anyone in the U.S. whose images were part of Clearview’s database since July 1, 2017. Wayne Andersen, a retired federal judge, assisted in mediating the settlement, noting the company's inability to fund a significant legal judgment if the case proceeded to trial.
Despite the settlement, some privacy advocates, like Sejal Zota of Just Futures Law, criticize the agreement for allowing Clearview to continue its data collection practices without addressing underlying privacy concerns.
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Zaker Adham
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