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Apple files reply in support of dismissing US privacy case over facial scans

( November 18, 2025, 16:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Apple filed a reply in support of dismissing a privacy case over the facial-recognition feature in its Photos app, saying plaintiffs’ opposition largely rehashes arguments from their summary judgment motion, doubling down on mischaracterizing evidence and asking the court to misinterpret the law. “Despite their advocacy, plaintiffs cannot avoid what years of discovery has proven: [Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act] does not apply to the People album technology,” Apple said. See attached file. ...

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