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The collection of biometric data as part of identity verification establishes a data processing mechanism that requires users to provide facial recognition information to access the service. This creates an operational requirement where biometric information becomes part of the service's identity authentication infrastructure.
Interpretive note: The exact scope of biometric data collected and the identity of third-party verification vendors are not fully specified in the available document text, creating some interpretive uncertainty about the full disclosure chain.
Users must provide biometric data, including facial recognition information, as a condition of using Coinbase's services for identity verification purposes. The terms authorize collection and processing of this biometric information alongside other identity documentation.
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"We collect information about you when you use our Services or otherwise interact with us. This includes: Identity Verification Information: government-issued identification such as passport, driver's license, or national ID; biometric information (such as facial recognition data) used to verify your identity; taxpayer identification number or Social Security Number.— Excerpt from Coinbase's Coinbase Privacy Policy
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The collection of biometric data as part of identity verification establishes a data processing mechanism that requires users to provide facial recognition information to access the service. This creates an operational requirement where biometric information becomes part of the service's identity authentication infrastructure.
Users must provide biometric data, including facial recognition information, as a condition of using Coinbase's services for identity verification purposes. The terms authorize collection and processing of this biometric information alongside other identity documentation.
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