Laws and data licensing
Illinois BIPA and AI data licensing
Short answer
Biometric data has strict consent rules and a private right of action. Voiceprints and face data are usually excluded from licensing.
In short
- Law
- Illinois BIPA
- Jurisdiction
- Illinois
- Applies to
- Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act, covering face geometry, fingerprints and voiceprints.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-09
- 01Your work records
- 02Personal details removed
- 03You approve the release
- 04Licensed to AI developers
What it covers#
Illinois. Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act, covering face geometry, fingerprints and voiceprints.
Key points for licensing#
- Written consent required before collection
- Selling biometric data is prohibited
- Private lawsuits are allowed
How SourceX handles it#
- Personal details are removed before anything is shared
- Rules that apply are assessed deal by deal with your counsel
- Records that can't be cleared are excluded
- Your company approves every release
Frequently asked questions
What does the Illinois BIPA cover?
Illinois. Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act, covering face geometry, fingerprints and voiceprints.
Does licensing company records to an AI developer fall under the Illinois BIPA?
Biometric data has strict consent rules and a private right of action. Voiceprints and face data are usually excluded from licensing.
What are the key points of the Illinois BIPA for data licensing?
Written consent required before collection. Selling biometric data is prohibited. Private lawsuits are allowed.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change and their application depends on your facts. SourceX assesses which rules apply deal by deal with your counsel. Last reviewed 2026-10-09.