Saturday, July 5, 2025
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertising Information
  • Subscribe
  • ist Live
ist Magazine
  • Home
  • Columns
    • ASA News
    • Ask Wolff
    • Epic Sales
    • Ergoline Focus
    • Eye to Eye
    • Lamp Talk with Leif
    • Lync IT
    • Notes from the Road
    • Trending @DevotedCreations
    • UK View
    • Monthly Motivation
  • Features

    Letter From The Publisher – March 2025

    SunCatchers, Boutique – Sun – Spa | Phenix City, AL

    Shining a Light: My Experience at the Heartland Tanning VIBE Expo

    sunbed

    Compliance Reliance

    sunbed

    Peak Season 2025 Success: Proven Strategies to Boost Profits

  • Health
    • All
    • Health Newsletter
    • Nutrition Corner
    red light therapy

    The Science of Light: Why It’s the Next Big Thing in Wellness

    “Love The Skin You’re In”

    3 Ways to Keep Your Bones Healthy & Strong

    The Truth About Retinol Confirmed by a Dermatologist

  • News
    • All
    • In The News
    • Industry Happenings
    • News Extra
    • Special Interest
    linked in as a sales platform

    The Rise of Short-Form Content on LinkedIn: A Game Changer for Business Growth

    Dmitry Tsvetkov / stock.adobe.com

    Revolutionizing The Industry: Why Tanning Is The New Full-Body Skincare

    heartland tan

    Talking About Heartland Tan’s January 2025 VIBE Event 

    IST Industry Choice Awards Winners 2024

    IST Industry Choice Awards Winners 2024

  • Spotlight
    tanned smiling woman teeth

    PSA: Delivering Bronze Skin Is Not Enough Anymore

    April 6, 2025
    glo tanning arkansas paragould

    Glo Tanning: New Salon Opening Spotlight

    April 4, 2025
    When focus flows, energy goes

    “Where Focus Goes Energy Flows”

    April 1, 2025
    The Secrets of Visionary Thinkers: 10 Rules For Brainstorming Success

    Warren Buffett Hates EBITDA. Here’s Why You Should Too

    March 18, 2025
    salon of distinction

    Salon of Distinction: Bear Naked Tanning

    March 17, 2025
    jchizhe / stock.adobe.com

    Keep It Simple Sales – K.I.S.S.

    March 17, 2025
  • Resources
    • Industry Links
    • Sun is Life
  • Lamp Talk
  • Digital Edition
No Result
View All Result
ist Magazine
  • Home
  • Columns
    • ASA News
    • Ask Wolff
    • Epic Sales
    • Ergoline Focus
    • Eye to Eye
    • Lamp Talk with Leif
    • Lync IT
    • Notes from the Road
    • Trending @DevotedCreations
    • UK View
    • Monthly Motivation
  • Features

    Letter From The Publisher – March 2025

    SunCatchers, Boutique – Sun – Spa | Phenix City, AL

    Shining a Light: My Experience at the Heartland Tanning VIBE Expo

    sunbed

    Compliance Reliance

    sunbed

    Peak Season 2025 Success: Proven Strategies to Boost Profits

  • Health
    • All
    • Health Newsletter
    • Nutrition Corner
    red light therapy

    The Science of Light: Why It’s the Next Big Thing in Wellness

    “Love The Skin You’re In”

    3 Ways to Keep Your Bones Healthy & Strong

    The Truth About Retinol Confirmed by a Dermatologist

  • News
    • All
    • In The News
    • Industry Happenings
    • News Extra
    • Special Interest
    linked in as a sales platform

    The Rise of Short-Form Content on LinkedIn: A Game Changer for Business Growth

    Dmitry Tsvetkov / stock.adobe.com

    Revolutionizing The Industry: Why Tanning Is The New Full-Body Skincare

    heartland tan

    Talking About Heartland Tan’s January 2025 VIBE Event 

    IST Industry Choice Awards Winners 2024

    IST Industry Choice Awards Winners 2024

  • Spotlight
    tanned smiling woman teeth

    PSA: Delivering Bronze Skin Is Not Enough Anymore

    April 6, 2025
    glo tanning arkansas paragould

    Glo Tanning: New Salon Opening Spotlight

    April 4, 2025
    When focus flows, energy goes

    “Where Focus Goes Energy Flows”

    April 1, 2025
    The Secrets of Visionary Thinkers: 10 Rules For Brainstorming Success

    Warren Buffett Hates EBITDA. Here’s Why You Should Too

    March 18, 2025
    salon of distinction

    Salon of Distinction: Bear Naked Tanning

    March 17, 2025
    jchizhe / stock.adobe.com

    Keep It Simple Sales – K.I.S.S.

    March 17, 2025
  • Resources
    • Industry Links
    • Sun is Life
  • Lamp Talk
  • Digital Edition
No Result
View All Result
ist Magazine
No Result
View All Result
Home News News Extra

A Warning to Salons About Biometric Scans

Joe Schuster by Joe Schuster
February 1, 2017
in News Extra
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
David Hernandez / Shutterstock.com

David Hernandez / Shutterstock.com

0
SHARES
2
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Tweeter

In tanning salons, the use of automatic I.D. verification methods has been increasing and can significantly streamline processing of guest memberships. Long gone are the days of initialing an index card that goes into a file box. If you saw Tom Cruise in Minority Report you’ll probably remember several scenes that depicted retinal scans as a means of identification. This concept may be in the future, but it also goes back in time. There is research to support a theory that the ancient Chinese used unique fingerprints on clay pots to identify individuals.

Many salons have already employed membership swipe-cards or key-fobs to simplify the check-in/customer I.D. process. A couple of months ago, a state court reached a $1.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit against an Illinois tanning salon chain in a case that alleged violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The complaint alleged that salon members’ fingerprints were collected for verification during check-in without complying with BIPA’s notice and consent requirements.
So, what’s the big deal? Many businesses use bioscan programs for customer I.D. purposes. Apparently, under Illinois’ BIPA, entities cannot collect, capture, purchase, or otherwise obtain a person’s “biometrics without:

You might also like

Talking About Heartland Tan’s January 2025 VIBE Event 

Salon Chain Stands Up to COVID Shutdown

In Other News …

  1. Informing the subject in writing that a biometric identifier is being collected;
  2. Informing the subject in writing of the specific purpose and length of term for which a biometric identifier or biometric information is being collected, stored and used; and
  3. Receiving a written release executed by the subject.”

Although the salon chain operator presumably wanted to simplify the check-in process for guests and make it easier for them to use any of the company’s multiple Chicago-area facilities, the complaint alleged that they also disclosed the fingerprints to an out-of-state third party without obtaining member consent – which is a “no-no.” There also must a provision that discloses guidelines for permanently destroying the fingerprints when the initial reason for collecting them is no longer relevant. In the case of this salon chain, that disclosure was not made.

What’s the take-away here? If you are contemplating the implementation of this form of customer I.D. verification in your salon, perform your due diligence and check with your specific state rules prior to selecting a biometric provider. Then, cross-check state laws and regulations with the specific provider and if you have questions, get the answers in writing.

 

Previous Post

Hacking People: Why Your Biggest Vulnerability Isn’t In Your IT Department

Next Post

Menu Labeling: Calorie Counts No Longer a Mystery

Joe Schuster

Joe Schuster

A 26-year industry veteran, Joe has taught certified salon operator training for the last 15 years, as well as advocating indoor tanning in many capacities. Joe is a sought-after speaker and presenter at both national & regional trade events, also interacting with the FDA, state & local regulatory agencies. During his most recent tenure with the ITA, he served as director of membership.

Related Posts

heartland tan
Feature Story

Talking About Heartland Tan’s January 2025 VIBE Event 

by Joe Schuster
February 17, 2025
News Extra

Salon Chain Stands Up to COVID Shutdown

by Joe Schuster
February 1, 2021
zenzen / stock.adobe.com
News Extra

In Other News …

by Joe Schuster
May 1, 2019
Lubo / stock.adobe.com
News Extra

Michigan Looks at Under-18 Tan Ban

by Joe Schuster
April 1, 2019
Tanning Supplies Unlimited Announces New Vice President of Sales
News Extra

Tanning Supplies Unlimited Announces New Vice President of Sales

by IST Magazine
March 1, 2019
Next Post
g-stockstudio / Shutterstock.com

Menu Labeling: Calorie Counts No Longer a Mystery

Recommended

IST June 2025 Cover

June 2025 – IST Digital Edition

June 2, 2025
Ist-may-2025 cover

May 2025 – IST Digital Edition

May 5, 2025
credit cards stacked on each other

Planning For Trouble With Merchant Advances

April 7, 2025
IST april 2025 cover

April 2025 – IST Magazine Digital Edition

April 7, 2025

Popular Posts

  • The Heat Is On Sun Protection Lotions

    10 Tips To Abolish Raccoon Eyes

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Peak Season 2025 Success: Proven Strategies to Boost Profits

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • A TOWEL IS NOT ENOUGH!

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Red-Light Therapy: Do Skincare Products Help or Hinder?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Let’s Talk About Stripes, White Patches & White Spots.

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Don't Miss It

IST June 2025 Cover
Digital Edition

June 2025 – IST Digital Edition

June 2, 2025
Ist-may-2025 cover
Digital Edition

May 2025 – IST Digital Edition

May 5, 2025
credit cards stacked on each other
Epic Sales

Planning For Trouble With Merchant Advances

April 7, 2025
IST april 2025 cover
Digital Edition

April 2025 – IST Magazine Digital Edition

April 7, 2025

IST Magazine is the premiere, multi-award-winning business-to-business publication for the indoor tanning industry, providing valuable business articles and industry information in a fun, professional format.

Information

  • Advertising Information
  • Contact
  • Copyright Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe
  • Terms of Use

Categories

  • Columns
  • Features
  • Health
  • News
  • Spotlight
  • Digital Edition

© 2024 ist Magazine.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Columns
    • ASA News
    • Ask Wolff
    • Epic Sales
    • Ergoline Focus
    • Eye to Eye
    • Lamp Talk with Leif
    • Lync IT
    • Notes from the Road
    • Trending @DevotedCreations
    • UK View
    • Monthly Motivation
  • Features
  • Health
  • News
  • Spotlight
  • Resources
    • Industry Links
    • Sun is Life
  • Lamp Talk
  • Digital Edition

© 2024 ist Magazine.