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KYC Identity Data Collection and Retention

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes Adyen's operational framework for regulatory compliance with KYC/AML requirements. Extended retention periods reflect statutory obligations that vary by jurisdiction and create ongoing data stewardship responsibilities.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users submitting identification documents to Adyen authorize collection and processing of this data under regulatory requirements. The retention authorization means this sensitive data may be maintained in company systems for extended periods determined by applicable legal requirements, not user preference.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect and process identification data for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance purposes. This includes government-issued identity documents, proof of address, and other verification data. We retain this data for the period required by applicable law, which may be up to 7 years or longer depending on the jurisdiction.

— Excerpt from Adyen's Adyen Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Adyen Privacy Policy
Entity
Adyen
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005683
Document ID
CA-D-00665
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
992da3bfa8f12f128b0c0c2934087fe6f59b3c42175fc084536edab95b754371
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 23:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Adyen
Document: Adyen Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005683
Captured: 2026-05-07 23:14:02 UTC
SHA-256: 992da3bfa8f12f12…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/adyen/adyen-privacy-policy/kyc-identity-data-collection-and-retention/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Adyen's KYC Identity Data Collection and Retention clause do?

The provision establishes Adyen's operational framework for regulatory compliance with KYC/AML requirements. Extended retention periods reflect statutory obligations that vary by jurisdiction and create ongoing data stewardship responsibilities.

How does this clause affect you?

Users submitting identification documents to Adyen authorize collection and processing of this data under regulatory requirements. The retention authorization means this sensitive data may be maintained in company systems for extended periods determined by applicable legal requirements, not user preference.

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