The notice discloses that voice input, images, and videos provided through Amazon's voice and camera services are used to fulfill requests, deliver services, and improve Amazon's products, and directs users to a separate Alexa and Echo privacy resource.
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Voice input data processed through Alexa and Echo devices represents a category of continuous ambient data collection in home environments. The notice's service improvement use purpose may encompass retention and analysis of voice recordings beyond immediate request fulfillment.
Interpretive note: The scope of voice data processing for service improvement purposes, including retention periods and whether human review or third-party processing occurs, is not specified in this notice and requires review of the separate Alexa privacy documentation.
The updated privacy notice explicitly discloses that Amazon uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to support and enhance customer experience, including developing and deploying generative AI models and services. Under the revised policy, your personal information may be used for these AI development purposes. Amazon added a reference to its Generative AI Development Disclosure for additional details on how data is used in this context. You can review the Generative AI Development Disclosure linked in the updated privacy notice for more specific information about AI model development.
View change record →The agreement states that voice input, images, and videos from Alexa and related services are used for service delivery and service improvement. The notice directs consumers to a separate Alexa privacy page for additional details; voice recordings associated with accounts are listed as information accessible through the account section.
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Compare across platforms →"When you use our voice, image and camera services, we use your voice input, images, videos, and other personal information to respond to your requests, provide the requested service to you, and improve our services. You can read more about Alexa, Echo Devices, and Your Privacy.Excerpt from Amazon Marketplace's Amazon Privacy Notice
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Voice data collected through always-on devices may engage state wiretapping and recording consent statutes, as well as GDPR and UK GDPR for EU and UK users, which may classify voice data as …
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Voice input data processed through Alexa and Echo devices represents a category of continuous ambient data collection in home environments. The notice's service improvement use purpose may encompass retention and analysis of voice recordings beyond immediate request fulfillment.
The agreement states that voice input, images, and videos from Alexa and related services are used for service delivery and service improvement. The notice directs consumers to a separate Alexa privacy page for additional details; voice recordings associated with accounts are listed as information accessible through the account section.
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