According to the Illinois Biometrics Information Privacy Act, it is unlawful to acquire biometric data without first providing the subject with a written disclaimer that details the purpose and length of the data collection, and without the subject’s written consent.Read the whole thing.
Photos aren't simply records of something that happened, mere mementos, anymore. They're search terms and search results. That has implications for both public and private entities who collect and store images of people. Ordinary snapshots are now biometric data.
Now, about those Florida school yearbooks...
