Published
August 6, 2023
Updated
July 29, 2026
The Instagram settlement resolved Illinois biometric-privacy allegations involving the platform; final approval followed the September 27, 2023 claim deadline.
Current Status
The court entered an amended final judgment on March 7, 2024. The official settlement website still uses pre-approval language and does not provide a current public distribution notice, so this page does not infer a payment date or describe new claims as available.StatusFinal Approval Granted — Distribution Update Unavailable
Claim DeadlineSeptember 27, 2023 (Passed)
BenefitPro rata share of the net $68.5 million fund
Proof RequiredClaimant identification and Instagram account information
What Is This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that Meta collected or stored biometric identifiers or biometric information through Instagram without satisfying requirements of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. Meta denied wrongdoing and liability while agreeing to the settlement.Who Was Included?
The settlement covered people who used Instagram while in Illinois between August 10, 2015 and August 16, 2023. A valid claim had to be submitted before the deadline.What Was the Benefit?
The $68.5 million fund was allocated among approved claimants on a proportional basis after court-approved fees, expenses, awards, and administration costs. The final individual payment depended on the number of valid claims.Official Information
Review the latest administrator notices and documents on the official Instagram BIPA Settlement.com.
Settlement Amount
$68,500,000
Case Title
Parris v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
Case Number
2023LA000672
Court
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois
Final Approval Hearing
Final judgment entered March 7, 2024
Official Website
Instagram BIPA Settlement.com
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