YouTube Reaches $6.02 Million Settlement Over Biometric Data Collection

Google’s YouTube has agreed to a $6.02 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit concerning alleged illegal biometric data collection through its Face Blur feature, impacting Illinois residents. The settlement, stemming from concerns under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), will compensate eligible individuals with potential payouts of up to $5,000 each. The case highlights ongoing privacy concerns and potential regulatory changes for tech companies, though there is no reported impact on cryptocurrency markets or related sectors.