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The classification of identity-verification Voice Data as Special Category or sensitive Personal Data triggers heightened legal protections under applicable data protection laws.
Interpretive note: The excerpt uses 'may constitute biometric data under applicable laws', indicating that the biometric classification is conditional on the legal framework that applies to a given user's jurisdiction.
If ElevenLabs processes your Voice Data for identity verification, that data may be treated as biometric and Special Category or sensitive Personal Data, carrying additional legal protections.
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"When we process your Voice Data for identity verification purposes, your Voice Data may constitute biometric data under applicable laws and so we will be processing your Special Category or sensitive Personal Data.Excerpt from ElevenLabs's Privacy Policy (Superseded URL)
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The classification of identity-verification Voice Data as Special Category or sensitive Personal Data triggers heightened legal protections under applicable data protection laws.
If ElevenLabs processes your Voice Data for identity verification, that data may be treated as biometric and Special Category or sensitive Personal Data, carrying additional legal protections.
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