BIPA at 15 years: privacy and commerce at a crossroads
Chicago, IL – September 20, 2023 – www.BIPAbuzz.com will host a gathering of policymakers and experts to discuss the multifaceted aspects of the 2008 Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), fostering dialogue and networking within the Illinois business community.
Special Guest: Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL-11) “Improving Digital Identity Act” Summary. S. 884 would establish a task force to coordinate federal, state, and private-sector efforts to develop digital identity credentials, such as driver's licenses, passports, and birth certificates.
WHO: This event welcomes businesses of all sizes who operate in Illinois, including brick-and-mortar and e-commerce operations. Recommended titles: Business Owners, CISO’s, CSO’s, HR personnel, Legal teams, Accountants, IAM staff and Facility Managers.
WHAT: Learn about BIPA implications from industry experts and acquire information on how to proactively maintain and oversee onboarding, access control, manage data, and establish compliance protocols to help avoid a BIPA lawsuit. Moreover, participants will hear about new “AccessID2entry” technology methods and solutions for managing BOTH physical (access control/time-and-attendance) and online identity in the workplace.
WHERE: The Security Innovation Hub - 1302 South Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
WHEN: Friday, October 6, 2023 - 10:00am to 3:00pm (lunch & refreshments will be served)
WHY: Our discussion will center on physical BIPA violations, which account for 88% of cases, particularly those related to time-and-attendance or access control. We will also touch on high-profile tech and e-commerce violations that have received significant media attention and large class-action settlements. As we reflect on “BIPA Turns 15: What Have We Learned?” and contemplate the future of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), we will also explore the societal and economic implications.
HOW: Ticket value $50.00 register for FREE today thanks to our sponsor.
*Please note that this event is exclusively for businesses doing digital and/or physical commerce within the state of Illinois.
Sponsorship opportunities: Doug OGorden, [email protected] - 224-504-9351