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Why Restaurant Data Privacy Lawsuits Are Surging in 2026
Lucas and Luna examine the sharp rise in class-action lawsuits targeting restaurants over data privacy violations. With over 40 suits filed against major chains and independent operators in the first half of 2026 alone—up from just 12 in all of 2025—the episode digs into why restaurants are especially vulnerable. They unpack the specific law driving the surge: the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which has led to settlements exceeding $50 million for some chains. They also discuss the broader implications of the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) currently moving through…
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