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Biometric Data Collection

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What it is

Binance.US collects biometric data from users as part of its identity verification process, which is required to open and maintain an account on the platform.

This analysis describes what Binance.US'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Biometric data collection during identity verification serves as a mechanism for account authentication and compliance with regulatory identity requirements. This operational practice shapes how the platform processes user enrollment and ongoing access verification.

Interpretive note: The policy discloses biometric data collection but does not specify modality, retention period, or consent mechanism, creating ambiguity about whether current practices satisfy BIPA and analogous state requirements.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 5, 2026

The updated privacy policy now discloses that Binance.US collects information from interactions with AI chatbots, including prompts, market research, and uploaded information. The policy states this data may be shared with OpenAI, which according to the revised language may receive information about your account, portfolio, and communication contents along with associated metadata. The updated terms also broaden the stated use of personal information to include generating interactive responses through AI chatbots that provide market research and portfolio-specific analysis, as well as collecting inferences about your service use. Your continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of these updated data collection and sharing practices.

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Medium Apr 19, 2026

The updated policy explicitly authorizes Binance.US to disclose user information to law enforcement, government agencies, regulators, financial institutions, and industry partners to detect and prevent fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. This establishes a new disclosure authority that was not previously explicitly stated. Additionally, the revised language discloses that email addresses and other identifiers collected by Binance.US may be used for tailored advertising on other websites and social media platforms. The policy now provides a 'Your Privacy Rights' webform in addition to email contact as a mechanism for submitting privacy rights requests and appeals. You can submit privacy rights requests through privacy@binance.us or by using the company's 'Your Privacy Rights' webform.

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Medium Mar 12, 2026

The updated policy now explicitly states that Binance.US may disclose customer information to law enforcement, government agencies, regulators, financial institutions, and industry partners to detect, prevent, and report fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. The policy also clarifies that if your email address or other identifier has been collected, it may be used for tailored advertising on external websites and social media platforms through the use of cookies and other identifiers. These disclosures formalize data-sharing practices and advertising uses that may have been operationally occurring but were not previously detailed in this language. You can exercise privacy rights by contacting privacy@binance.us or submitting a request through the company's 'Your Privacy Rights' webform.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users of Binance.US are required to submit biometric data during the identity verification process. This data is highly sensitive and, depending on the user's state of residence, may be subject to additional legal protections that govern how long it can be retained and whether explicit written consent is required before collection.

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
    Navigate to the Binance.US privacy policy page and locate the privacy rights request form. Submit a request specifying deletion of biometric data collected during identity verification.

How other platforms handle this

Wealthfront Medium

We may use third-party vendors for identity verification. These vendors analyze whether the Client's "selfie" matches the government-issued identity document. The information collected from Client photographs may constitute biometric information in some jurisdictions. Where required by law, we will ...

Roblox Medium

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Services, you consent to the data collection and use practices described in the Privacy Policy. Roblox collects information you provide directly, information collected a...

Best Buy Medium

We collect information about you in a variety of ways depending on how you interact with us and our products and services. This includes information you provide directly, information we collect automatically when you use our services, and information we receive from third parties. We may collect ide...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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This Privacy Policy describes how Binance.US and its related companies and affiliates ('BAM') collect, use, and disclose information, and your choices regarding this information. BAM collects biometric data collected during identity verification.

— Excerpt from Binance.US's Binance.US Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The collection of biometric identifiers and biometric information engages the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA, 740 ILCS 14), which requires a publicly available written retention and destruction policy, written consent prior to collection, and limits on disclosure to third parties. Texas and Washington have analogous statutes. Enforcement of BIPA is by private right of action, with statutory damages of $1,000 to $5,000 per violation. The FTC Act also applies to unfair or deceptive practices relating to biometric data collection. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. The policy discloses biometric data collection but does not identify the specific biometric modalities collected, the identity verification vendor processing the data, the retention period, or the mechanism by which written consent is obtained prior to collection. This gap in disclosure creates compliance exposure under BIPA and analogous state statutes for users in covered jurisdictions. JURISDICTION FLAGS: Illinois users face the highest exposure given BIPA's private right of action and significant litigation history. Texas (CUBI) and Washington (My Health MY Data Act and biometric provisions) also create heightened exposure. California's CPRA classifies biometric information as sensitive personal information requiring enhanced disclosures and opt-out rights. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: The identity verification vendor processing biometric data on BAM's behalf must be assessed for BIPA compliance, including whether that vendor maintains its own written retention and destruction policy and whether the BAM-vendor agreement includes appropriate data processing terms restricting downstream use, retention, and disclosure of biometric data. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should confirm the existence of a publicly available biometric data retention and destruction schedule, audit the consent capture mechanism for BIPA-compliant written authorization prior to collection, and map the biometric data processing workflow to identify all third-party processors and their contractual obligations. CPRA sensitive personal information disclosures should be reviewed to confirm biometric data is correctly classified and that appropriate opt-in or opt-out mechanisms are operational.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices relating to biometric data collection and has issued guidance on biometric privacy obligations for consumer-facing platforms.
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general in Illinois, Texas, and Washington have enforcement authority under biometric privacy statutes applicable to this type of data collection.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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
Binance.US Privacy Policy
Entity
Binance.US
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000537
Document ID
CA-D-00065
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
fe2ef7996a029ceacac9b979b2d9ece66167de76b6cd93f9c5bbf824aeca1bbf
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 05:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Binance.US
Document: Binance.US Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-000537
Captured: 2026-05-10 05:50:20 UTC
SHA-256: fe2ef7996a029cea…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/binanceus/binanceus-privacy-policy/biometric-data-collection/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Binance.US's Biometric Data Collection clause do?

Biometric data collection during identity verification serves as a mechanism for account authentication and compliance with regulatory identity requirements. This operational practice shapes how the platform processes user enrollment and ongoing access verification.

How does this clause affect you?

Users of Binance.US are required to submit biometric data during the identity verification process. This data is highly sensitive and, depending on the user's state of residence, may be subject to additional legal protections that govern how long it can be retained and whether explicit written consent is required before collection.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 18 platforms. See the full comparison.

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