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Biometric Data Processing

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What it is

The policy authorizes ADP to process biometric data including fingerprints for asset protection, site and system access, security, and fraud prevention purposes without requiring prior explicit consent for these listed uses.

This analysis describes what ADP's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision authorizes biometric data processing — a category subject to heightened regulatory requirements under statutes such as the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act — for enumerated business purposes under the BCR framework, with prior explicit consent required only for uses beyond those listed categories.

Interpretive note: The extent to which the BCR framework satisfies US state-level biometric consent requirements such as BIPA is not addressed in the document and depends on jurisdiction-specific legal analysis.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 1, 2026

ADP deleted the cookie preference management tool that previously allowed users to understand and control which cookies were placed on their devices, including functional, analytics, and advertising cookies. The removal eliminates the transparency mechanism through which users could consent to or opt out of different cookie categories. The practical effect depends on whether ADP has replaced this functionality elsewhere or whether cookies continue to be placed without equivalent granular user control.

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Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, ADP may collect and process biometric identifiers such as fingerprints for site access and security purposes. Individuals whose biometric data is processed for purposes beyond those listed would be entitled to prior explicit consent under the terms of the policy.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Email privacy@adp.com to submit a data access or erasure request specifically regarding biometric data. Provide your name, address, email address, and detailed description of the data and request.

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Biometric data (such as fingerprints). ADP may Process biometric data for the protection of ADP and Staff assets, system and site access, security and fraud prevention reasons.

Excerpt from ADP's Privacy Statement

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which requires written informed consent before collecting biometric identifiers, a publicly available written retention schedule, and prohibits sale or profit from biometric data.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
ADP Privacy Statement
Entity
ADP
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015028
Document ID
CA-D-00302
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
68e06dd8e46c0e54a6f4f1c94bfa5a30c8e2c714e4db7e4e054bc0413797dfc6
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 06:59 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: ADP
Document: ADP Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-015028
Captured: 2026-07-09 06:59:06 UTC
SHA-256: 68e06dd8e46c0e54…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/adp/adp-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-015028/biometric-data-processing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ADP's Biometric Data Processing clause do?

This provision authorizes biometric data processing — a category subject to heightened regulatory requirements under statutes such as the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act — for enumerated business purposes under the BCR framework, with prior explicit consent required only for uses beyond those listed categories.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, ADP may collect and process biometric identifiers such as fingerprints for site access and security purposes. Individuals whose biometric data is processed for purposes beyond those listed would be entitled to prior explicit consent under the terms of the policy.

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