Apple loses bid to end Illinois suit over faceprints in iPhone Photos
· 17h ago · Originally reported by PPC Land
Encrypted cloud data still counts as Apple's under BIPA, a judge held on September 30, 2026. One of three classes was decertified. What does 'control' now mean?
This is the outlet’s own summary while our desk writes an explainer. Read the full story at PPC Land.
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