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MAC Cosmetics Facial Recognition Lawsuit: Are You in It?

A shopper says a MAC counter scanned her face. I read her complaint and the June 2026 ruling. Who is in the class, and why the case went forward.

Troy SatchellSeptember 25, 20269 min read

Regulatory Updates

Texas Biometric Privacy Law: What CUBI Requires in 2026

Texas biometric privacy law, explained from the statute: what CUBI requires, what changed January 1, 2026, and the four dates you must prove.

Troy SatchellSeptember 25, 20269 min read

Regulatory Updates

The Washington My Health My Data Act, Read for Biometrics

The Washington My Health My Data Act treats biometric data as health data. Who it reaches, what opt-in consent demands, and the three records to keep.

Troy SatchellSeptember 25, 202610 min read

Regulatory Updates

Washington Biometric Privacy Law: Two Statutes, Two Jobs

Washington has two biometric laws, and most explainers blur them. What RCW 19.375 requires, what My Health My Data adds, and who can sue.

Troy SatchellSeptember 25, 202610 min read

Regulatory Updates

BIPA Requirements: The Five Duties and the Proof for Each

BIPA gives Illinois businesses five duties, from a public retention policy to written consent before the first scan. Each duty, and the proof it takes.

Troy SatchellAugust 29, 202610 min read

Industry Insights

Biometric time clock consent form: what it must say

A copy-ready consent form for fingerprint time clocks, the public retention policy Illinois also requires, and the dated record that proves the order.

Troy SatchellAugust 16, 202610 min read

Founder Notes

I get nothing for my face.

When a company captures something as permanent as your face, and you walk away with no record it ever happened, what do you actually have if it goes wrong?

Troy SatchellJuly 31, 20266 min read