The Duty to Defend a Privacy Claim Arises from Even Limited Publication of Biometric Identifiers

Do general liability policies provide coverage for limited disclosures of biometric data, such as fingerprints? The Illinois Supreme Court has concluded that they do. In a unanimous decision, the Illinois Supreme Court has held that a general liability insurer must defend an insured accused of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The case … Continue reading The Duty to Defend a Privacy Claim Arises from Even Limited Publication of Biometric Identifiers