Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce - Event Information - Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce

Event Name:
Illinois Biometric Privacy Information Act Seminar

Event Type(s):
Member Event
Training

Description:

Businesses that collect, store, or use biometric information such as fingerprinting, retina scanners, or facial scans have several important compliance requirements. Companies that have been sued recently for violating the Act include manufacturers/factories, retail stores, gas stations, grocery stores, EMS providers, janitorial contractors, auto body shops, and fast food restaurants.


Event Date:
2/27/2020

Event Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central

Location:
SIU Office of Innovation and Economic Development - Southern Illinois University
1740 Innovation Drive, Suite 110
Carbondale, IL 62903

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Contact Person:
Greg Bouhl
(phone: (618) 536-2424)

Details:

Businesses that collect, store, or use biometric information such as fingerprinting, retina scanners, or facial scans have several important compliance requirements. Companies that have been sued recently for violating the Act include manufacturers/factories, retail stores, gas stations, grocery stores, EMS providers, janitorial contractors, auto body shops, and fast food restaurants.

Gregory Odom, an attorney for Baker, Sterchi, Cowden & Rice will be presenting on how employers can protect themselves from potential employee lawsuits under the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act.

Greg is an experienced trial attorney whose practice is focused on complex business litigation matters in the areas of toxic torts, personal injury, product liability, premises liability, environmental law, cyber liability, and commercial litigation. He represents individuals, local businesses, and Fortune 500 companies in state and federal courts across Illinois and Missouri. Greg is currently on the Illinois Association of Trial Defense Counsel's Board of Directors and is licensed to practice in Illinois and Missouri. There is no cost to attend and lunch is provided, but seating is limited.



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