Biometric
Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI)
Capturing a biometric identifier for a commercial purpose without informing the person and receiving consent.
Pleaded in 2 of the 98 matters on this docket
Governing law
Tex. Bus. & Com. Code 503.001
Damages
Civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation, recoverable only by the Attorney General.
Limitations period
Governed by the general Texas limitations framework for statutory penalties.
Reference material about publicly available law, current as of the date this file was compiled. It is not legal advice and it does not describe anyone’s particular situation. Statutes and limitations periods vary by jurisdiction and change.
Matters pleading this claim
Texas AG v. Meta
District Court of Harrison County, Texas
Facebook 'Tag Suggestions' facial recognition applied to photos and videos uploaded by Texas users, including biometric capture of non-users appearing in uploaded photos
Filed 2022-02-14 · Regulatory Enforcement
SettledTexas AG v. Google
Court not established
Google Photos face grouping, Google Assistant and Nest Hub Max voiceprints and facial geometry records; also Location History and Incognito mode data practices
Filing date not established · Regulatory Enforcement
SettledUnconfirmed