Biometric data is quickly gaining popularity among businesses and the public alike. Businesses are increasingly integrating biometrics into security systems, while individuals are interested now more than ever in the handling of their biometric information, especially after California’s law enforcement recently used DNA and genealogical tracing to identify and arrest the Golden State Killer. But, as more states begin to regulate the collection and handling of this ultra-personal data, businesses may find themselves exposed to new forms of liability. Given the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding biometric data, companies incorporating this new technology should proceed with prudence to protect themselves from future litigation.

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