Observed Signal · Sep 11, 2026 · Policy Update · Source: PR Newswire: Advertising & Marketing · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Negative

Privacy Market: Skin360 BIPA Class Action $4.7M Settlement Notice Issued

Zusammenfassung des Signals

A proposed class action settlement has been reached in Helene Melzer, et al. v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (now Kenvue Brands LLC), pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The lawsuit alleged that the defendant violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting, storing, and profiting from biometric data of individuals who used the Skin360 skin assessment app in Illinois between December 9, 2019, and May 5, 2023. The settlement establishes a $4.7 million fund to compensate class members who submit valid claims. Eligible individuals must file a claim by November 25, 2026. The defendant denies wrongdoing, and the settlement is subject to final court approval at a hearing scheduled for December 17, 2026.

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Hohe Konfidenz

Class action settlement related to biometric privacy, relevant but not major industry-shifting news.

Wichtigste Kernpunkte & Evidenz

Settlement fund of $4.7 million established for class members.
Class covers Illinois residents who used Skin360 app via mobile or web between Dec 9, 2019 and May 5, 2023.
Claim deadline is November 25, 2026.
Final approval hearing scheduled for December 17, 2026.
Defendant denies any violation of law.

Verknüpfte Unternehmen

1 verknüpfte Unternehmen

Kenvue

Advertiser / Brand (Buys Ads)

Börsennotierter Markenhersteller für Consumer Health, hervorgegangen aus der Abspaltung von Johnson & Johnson.

“Defendant Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., now known as Kenvue Brands LLC ("Defendant" or "JJCI")....”

Ontology Mapping & Concepts

Consent Management Platform (Privacy)#BIPA class action settlement #Biometric data privacy

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Direct Origin Attribution

Primary Reporting: PR Newswire: Advertising & Marketing•Published: Sep 11, 2026

Original Coverage Title: “You May Be Entitled to a Cash Payment From a Class Action Settlement if You Performed a Skin360® Skin Assessment Using Any Version of Skin360®, Including Neutrogena® Skin360®, NeoStrata® Skin360®, and Any Skin360®Collaborations With Other Entities, While in Illinois Through a Mobile Application or Web Application, Between December 9, 2019 and May 5, 2023”

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