Meta has shot back at claims its Messenger app violates the Illinois biometric data statute, arguing it is protected by California law and the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Filed under USA IT & Data Protection Topics Biometric data Consent Data privacy Disputes Motion to dismiss Organisations Facebook Meta Laws Biometric Information Privacy Act (2008/740 ILCS 14/1) (Illinois) (USA) Biometric Information Privacy Act 2008 (Illinois) Industries Platforms & online marketplaces Technology