Claim Form Deadline: November 25, 2024
Payout: $65 – $240
Proof Required: Yes
What is the Incode Privacy Class Action About?
A $4 million class action settlement has been reached with Incode, a prominent identity verification and authentication company. The lawsuit, Aspel v. Incode Technologies, Inc., was filed over allegations that Incode violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The lawsuit claimed that Incode collected biometric data (such as facial geometry) from individuals without proper notice or consent when they uploaded selfies and photo IDs to certain apps or websites for identity verification between November 11, 2018, and August 5, 2024.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total settlement fund for the Incode BIPA violation class action is $4 million.
How Do I Qualify for a Payout?
You may be eligible for a payout if you were in Illinois and uploaded a selfie and photo ID to any application, software, or website operated by an Incode customer for identity verification between November 11, 2018, and August 5, 2024, without signing a BIPA consent form naming Incode.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
The payout is expected to range between $65 and $240, depending on the number of valid claims submitted.
How Do I File a Claim?
To file a claim, you must submit a valid claim form by November 25, 2024. You can submit the claim online or by mail. The online form also allows you to choose how you wish to receive your payment, such as via Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, or check.
Is Documentation Required to File a Claim?
Yes, documentation is required. You will need to provide a unique claim member ID and PIN, which may have been sent to you by the settlement administrators via email or mail. If you believe you qualify for the settlement but did not receive this information, you should contact the Incode class action administrator.
You may also need to provide proof confirming that you uploaded a selfie and photo ID for identity verification within Illinois between November 11, 2018, and August 5, 2024, without first providing a BIPA consent form naming Incode.
Claim Form Website: Incode Technologies Settlement Site
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