A biometric injury refers to harm caused by the misuse, mishandling, or unauthorized collection of an individual’s biometric data, such as fingerprints, facial recognition scans, iris scans, or voiceprints. These types of injuries often arise in cases involving privacy violations, data breaches, or negligent implementation of biometric technology by employers, corporations, or other entities. While not a physical injury, biometric injuries are treated as personal injury claims in many jurisdictions due to their impact on privacy rights and potential financial or reputational harm.
Examples of biometric injury cases:
Biometric injuries are increasingly significant as the use of biometric technology becomes more widespread, posing unique legal and ethical challenges. Key considerations include:
Biometric injury claims often require legal expertise in privacy and data protection laws. Victims should consult an attorney to protect their rights and seek appropriate compensation for damages caused by the misuse of their biometric information.
