$4.2 Million NOVAtime BIPA Class Action Settlement

Unsplash | Published: October 14, 2024

Claim Form Deadline: Deadline Passed

Payout: $248.90

Proof required: Yes

What's the $4.2 Million NOVAtime BIPA Class Action?

NOVAtime settled a $4.2 million class action lawsuit over allegations that they violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting individuals' biometric data without providing written notice or obtaining a written release. The class action lawsuit claims that NOVAtime used finger-scan and/or hand-scan timeclocks in the State of Illinois without proper consent.

NOVAtime Settlement Update

● The class action court granted final approval of the NOVAtime BIPA settlement on June 28, 2024.

● Benefits were distributed on July 29, 2024 to all eligible class action claimants who filed a valid claim form on time.

● The amount of payment is estimated to have been just under $250.00 per timely claim form.

What is BIPA - Biometric Information Protection Act?

BIPA (Biometric Information Privacy Act) is a groundbreaking law enacted in Illinois in 2008 to regulate the collection, use, and storage of biometric data by businesses. Here are the most important aspects of BIPA

• Inform individuals in writing about what biometric data is being collected and stored
• Disclose the specific purpose and duration for which the data will be collected, stored, and used
• Obtain written consent from individuals before collecting their biometric data
• Securely store biometric identifiers
• Destroy biometric data in a timely manner
• Avoid profiting from consumer biometric information

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The total settlement amount is $4,200,000.00.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

To qualify for a payout, you must have scanned your finger and/or hand on a NOVAtime-branded finger-scan and/or hand-scan timeclock in the State of Illinois between August 14, 2014, and October 19, 2020. The NOVA settlement is closed to new claims as of now.

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

The estimated payout amount was approximately $248.90.

How Do I File a Claim?

To file a claim, you must have completed and verified a short and simple claim form, which can be found on the settlement website. The claim form must have been postmarked or filled out by May 30, 2024. The Nova BIPA class action settlement is now closed to claims.

Did I Need Proof to File a Claim?

Yes, you needed to provide proof that you scanned your finger or hand on a NOVAtime-branded finger-scan and/or hand-scan timeclock at your place of employment in the State of Illinois between August 14, 2014, and October 19, 2020.

Were Payments Sent Out Already?

Yes, class action cash payments were distributed on July 29, 2024, to all eligible class members. The amount of each payment is estimated to be approximately $248.90, but it may be more or less depending on the number of valid claim forms submitted.

Claim Form Website: NovaTimeSettlement.com

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

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