New TechnologiesHome Depot is being sued for using facial recognition at self-checkout kiosks without consent Posted on August 23, 2025 by Administrator A new class action lawsuit accuses Home Depot of collecting biometric data from customers without their consent. Plaintiff Benjamin Jankowski filed the class action complaint against Home Depot on Aug. 1 in Illinois federal court, alleging violations of state privacy laws. Jankowski alleges Home Depot has been collecting biometric data from customers without their consent, which is in violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
