Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 118

Which of the following became the first state to pass a law specifically regulating the collection of biometric data?

Answer options

• A. California.
• B. Texas.
• C. Illinois.
• D. Washington.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Illinois was the first state to implement a law that specifically addresses the regulation of biometric data collection, known as the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The other states, while they may have various privacy laws, did not establish such specific regulations prior to Illinois.