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By Andrew C. Glass, Gregory N. Blase and Daniel S. Cohen

The rise of Big Data and the development of tools to interpret massive data sets to better understand consumer behavior have led to booming demand for consumers’ personal information.  Technological advances have also made biometric data, such as fingerprints and facial features, useful security tools for electronic devices. The growing use of Big Data and biometric data has caused some concern among consumers and policymakers.  In response, several state legislatures have taken steps to regulate companies’ ability to acquire personal and biometric data.