Illinois job applicants who were asked about their family medical history while applying at Saint Anthony’s Hospital may have a claim under the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA).
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This page describes a potential class action investigation. Whether Saint Anthony’s Hospital violated GIPA is unproven, no class has been certified, and there is nothing to claim at this time. This page is informational and is not legal advice.
What Is the Saint Anthony’s Hospital Privacy Investigation?
Are you an Illinois resident? Did you apply for a job at Saint Anthony’s Hospital? Were you asked about your family’s medical history? If so, you may be eligible for compensation. If you applied at Saint Anthony’s Hospital and were asked verbally or in writing about any medical conditions that your parents, grandparents, siblings, or other family members may have had, that may have violated your family’s right to medical privacy under the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act, or “GIPA.”If this describes you, please submit your information below to see whether you may qualify under the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act.
What Is the Illinois GIPA Law?
The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) is a state law that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of genetic information by employers, insurers, and other entities in Illinois.Under GIPA, entities are prohibited from discriminating against individuals based on their genetic information, and are required to keep genetic information confidential and secure. The law also provides individuals with the right to access and correct their genetic information, as well as the right to sue for violations of the law.
In addition to GIPA, Illinois also has a number of other privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). These laws, along with federal laws such as HIPAA and GINA, aim to protect individuals’ privacy and security when it comes to sensitive personal information.
Past Privacy Class Actions
There have been a number of high-profile class action settlements related to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), a similar law that regulates the collection, use, and storage of biometric data by private entities.Some notable GIPA/PIPA/BIPA class action settlements in Illinois include:
• Google agreed to pay a $100 million class action settlement over its Google Photos application. The allegation was that people who appeared in Google Photos while residing in Illinois did not receive proper notice and consent as required under state privacy protections.
• Facebook (Meta): In 2022, Facebook agreed to pay $650 million to settle a class action alleging that it violated BIPA by collecting and storing users’ facial recognition data without obtaining their consent. The settlement paid out $397 to qualified Illinois Facebook users in late 2022.
• Google: In 2021, Google agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a BIPA class action alleging that it violated the law by collecting and storing biometric data from Google Photos users without obtaining their consent.
• Six Flags: In 2018, Six Flags agreed to pay $36 million to settle a BIPA class action alleging that it violated the law by collecting and storing visitors’ fingerprints without obtaining their consent.
• Snapchat: In 2022, Snapchat settled a $35 million class action over allegations that its “Lenses” and “Filters” features collected users’ biometric information, such as their facial information, without complying with legal requirements to inform and obtain appropriate consent from users.
What Data Is Protected by PIPA, GIPA, and BIPA?
Here is a breakdown of the types of data protected by the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), and the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA):| Type of Data | PIPA | GIPA | BIPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Information, such as name, address, and Social Security number | X | ||
| Financial Information, such as credit card numbers and bank account information | X | ||
| Medical Information, such as health records and medical diagnoses | X | ||
| Genetic Information, such as DNA or RNA sequences | X | ||
| Biometric Information, such as fingerprints, facial recognition data, and iris scans | X |
All three Illinois privacy laws protect personal information and financial information, but GIPA only covers genetic information while BIPA covers biometric information. This table is not an exhaustive list of the types of data protected by these laws, but rather a high-level overview. Each law may also have specific exceptions or limitations that affect the protection of certain types of data.
How Do I File a Claim?
If you applied for a job at Saint Anthony’s Hospital in Illinois and were asked about your family medical history, you may be eligible for compensation. Submit your information for a free case evaluation (see below) to find out whether you may qualify.Free settlement alerts
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