On March 27, 2025, Lytx Inc. rolled out a new geofencing feature to address privacy law concerns in Illinois. The "Dynamic Adjust for Illinois Restrictions" feature allows trucking fleets to disable in-cab recording when vehicles are within Illinois' borders.
The big picture: The feature responds to the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), a state law safeguarding biometric data like fingerprints and facial scans. Companies violating BIPA have faced hefty penalties.
- Lytx's new system automatically switches off the in-cab camera system once a truck enters Illinois, resuming only when the vehicle leaves the state.
- This change ensures that fleets can keep up with driving safety while staying aligned with privacy laws.
Why it matters: Many fleets, especially those frequently crossing state lines, find themselves navigating varied privacy regulations. Adapting to these changes is crucial to avoid legal troubles and maintain trust with drivers.
By the numbers: One significant case under BIPA was BNSF's 2024 payout of $75 million to settle a lawsuit involving fingerprint scanning of truck drivers in Chicago-area rail yards.
What they're saying: "Dynamic Adjust for Illinois Restrictions can be tuned to optimize protection for people, equipment, and reputation," stated Rajesh Rudraradhya, CTO at Lytx.
Truckers traveling through Illinois can benefit from the new feature while ensuring compliance with state laws, reported Bloomberg Law.