Aura Frames $1.9M Illinois BIPA Class Action Settlement

Illinois consumers who signed up for an Aura account between July 16, 2019, and Nov. 4, 2025, and whom Aura Home Inc. d/b/a Aura Frames collected facial matching data from their photographs may be eligible to claim up to $13.28 from a class action settlement.

Aura Home Inc. agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it collected, stored and used individuals’ biometric identifiers and information, specifically, facial geometry, without obtaining informed written consent or providing the required data retention and destruction policies in violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

Who can file a claim?

To qualify as a class member and file a claim, individuals must meet all of the following criteria:

• They signed up for an Aura account within the state of Illinois between July 16, 2019, and Nov. 4, 2025.
• Aura Home collected facial matching data from their photographs.

How much is the Aura Frames payout?

The settlement administrator will divide the total settlement fund of $1,897,553 equally among all claimants.

Eligible class members could receive a payment of up to $13.28. The actual amount may be less, depending on the number of valid claims submitted and deductions for attorneys’ fees, service awards and administrative costs.

How to claim a settlement payment

Class members can submit the online claim form or download, print and complete the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Feb. 2, 2026.

Settlement administrator’s mailing address: AF BIPA Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Required proof and documentation

To file an online claim, class members must log in with the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received. Those who are unable to locate their ID and PIN should contact the settlement administrator by emailing info@AFBIPASettlement.com or calling 833-417-4975 and providing their full name and mailing address.

Payout options

The settlement administrator will mail checks to eligible claimants at the address they provide on the claim form. Checks will expire and become void 90 days after the administrator issues them.

$1.9 million settlement fund breakdown

The $1,897,553 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses: Up to $759,021.20
• Service awards to class representatives: $2,500 each for three representatives ($7,500 total)
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Jan. 16, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Feb. 2, 2026
• Final approval hearing: March 12, 2026

When is the Aura Frames BIPA settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will mail checks to eligible claimants approximately 11 days after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval to the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged that Aura Home Inc. collected, stored and used facial geometry data from Illinois users’ photographs without obtaining informed written consent or providing the required data retention and destruction policies in violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

Aura Home denies any wrongdoing or liability. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainties and expenses of ongoing litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Claim form
3. Settlement agreement
4. Settlement FAQ