Kraken restructured its privacy policy from a global notice to a US-specific notice dated September 30, 2026. The updated document now explicitly incorporates federal financial privacy requirements (GLBA Notice), adds a section on anti-money laundering and identity verification procedures required by federal law, and reorganizes content to emphasize US regulatory compliance. The policy now states that US privacy terms take precedence over Kraken's global privacy notice, and references separate privacy notices for California residents and other state-specific protections.
The updated policy clarifies that Kraken collects biographical, financial, and verification information to comply with federal anti-money laundering and identity verification requirements. The policy now explicitly states that when you open an account, Kraken will request your name, address, date of birth, and identifying documents such as a driver's license. The policy also notes that US privacy terms take precedence over Kraken's global privacy notice, and that California residents and residents of other states may have additional privacy protections under applicable state laws.
→ Review the updated privacy notice to understand the scope of personal data Kraken collects for regulatory compliance.
→ If you are a California resident, review Kraken's California Consumer Privacy Notice for additional privacy rights and protections.
→ Check the State Specific Privacy Statement to determine whether you have additional privacy rights under your state's laws.
Policy now explicitly incorporates federal financial privacy compliance obligations and requires disclosure of information collection, use, and sharing practices.
Policy adds explicit section on federal law requirements for identity verification and anti-money laundering compliance, including collection of name, address, date of birth, and identifying documents.
Updated policy states that US privacy terms take precedence over Kraken's global privacy notice.
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Kraken has restructured its privacy policy from a global notice to a US-specific notice that explicitly incorporates federal financial privacy compliance obligations (GLBA Notice). The updated policy adds detailed sections on federal anti-money laundering and …
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