Case Overview: HireVue has agreed to a $3.75 million settlement to resolve claims it collected biometric data from Illinois job applicants without proper consent during video interviews.

Who Qualifies: Illinois residents who completed a HireVue video interview and had their biometric data collected without consent.

Estimated Payout: Individual payouts vary depending on the number of valid claims submitted.

Deadline: Check the official settlement website for current claim deadlines.

$3.75M HireVue Settlement: Illinois Job Applicants May Have Claim Over Biometric Video Interviews

Illinois residents who completed a HireVue video interview as part of a job application process may be eligible for a payment under a proposed $3.75 million class action settlement. The deal resolves allegations that the hiring technology company violated Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting facial geometry and other biometric data without obtaining proper consent.

According to reporting on the settlement, the claim period is now open for eligible class members.

What You Could Receive

Individual payout amounts will depend on the total number of valid claims submitted. Settlement funds are distributed on a pro-rata basis, meaning the more claims that are filed, the smaller each individual share. Class members who submit timely, valid claims may be eligible for a portion of the net settlement fund after attorneys' fees, administrative costs, and any service awards to named plaintiffs are deducted.

Who Qualifies

Illinois residents who participated in a HireVue video interview — typically as part of a job application process with an employer using HireVue's platform — and whose biometric data the complaint alleges was collected without proper authorization may qualify.

Are You Eligible?

You may be eligible if you:

• Are an Illinois resident
• Completed a HireVue video interview at any point during the covered class period
• Had your facial geometry or other biometric identifiers collected through the HireVue platform

Documentation needed: Claim forms typically require basic identifying information. Check the official settlement website for specific documentation requirements, as proof of participation in a HireVue interview may be requested.

How to File a Claim

1. Visit the official HireVue BIPA settlement website to locate the claim form
2. Complete all required fields, including contact information and details about your HireVue interview experience
3. Submit any requested supporting documentation
4. File your claim before the stated deadline

The settlement administrator can provide guidance on the claims process for those who have questions.

What the Case Was About

The lawsuit alleges that HireVue, a company that provides video interviewing and AI-driven hiring software used by thousands of employers, collected biometric identifiers — specifically facial geometry — from job applicants during recorded video interviews without first obtaining written consent or providing required disclosures, as mandated under Illinois law.

Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act, commonly known as BIPA, requires companies to inform individuals in writing before collecting biometric data, explain how that data will be used and stored, and obtain a written release. The law also prohibits companies from selling or profiting from biometric data and requires that collected data be destroyed within a specified timeframe.

BIPA carries statutory damages of $1,000 per negligent violation and up to $5,000 per intentional or reckless violation — making it one of the most powerful biometric privacy laws in the country.

The lawsuit alleges that HireVue's video interview platform analyzed applicants' facial movements and expressions as part of its evaluation process, capturing biometric data in the course of doing so. The complaint claims class members were never properly informed this data was being collected, nor did they provide the written consent the law requires.

HireVue has not admitted wrongdoing as part of the settlement agreement.

Why BIPA Cases Matter

Illinois has become the center of biometric privacy litigation in the United States, largely because BIPA is one of the few state privacy laws that grants individuals a private right to sue — without needing to prove they suffered actual financial harm. Courts have consistently upheld this standing, making BIPA cases particularly significant for consumers whose data is collected by apps, employers, and technology platforms.

The HireVue case is part of a broader wave of BIPA litigation targeting companies that use AI-powered hiring tools, facial recognition technology, and biometric authentication systems.

Settlement: HireVue Illinois BIPA Class Action Settlement

Court: To be confirmed via official settlement documentation

Settlement Amount: $3,750,000

Claim Deadline: See official settlement website

Settlement Website: Visit the official settlement administrator's site for claim forms and deadlines

Think you may qualify? Review the eligibility criteria and submit your claim before the deadline. Have questions about the process? Share them in the comments below.