The policy discloses that Ford may collect audio recordings, visual images, biometric identifiers, and biometric information from consumers, subject to applicable law.
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This provision discloses collection of biometric identifiers and biometric information, which are subject to heightened regulatory requirements under statutes such as the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, Texas biometric privacy law, and Washington state biometric law, as well as classification as sensitive personal information under CPRA.
Interpretive note: The specific types of biometric data collected, the products or services through which collection occurs, and the consent mechanisms in place for biometric data collection cannot be fully confirmed from the truncated document text.
The updated privacy policy establishes a more structured disclosure framework with explicit California privacy rights information and cookie consent management. The revised terms now route California residents to supplemental privacy notices that explain collection practices and provide mechanisms to exercise privacy rights. The removal of specific language describing customer review collection processes and dealership moderation standards means these details are now consolidated into the main privacy notice rather than appearing in review-specific sections. You can access California-specific privacy rights and consent options through the links provided in the updated privacy notice.
View change record →This new provision explicitly discloses audio and visual recording capabilities as separate from the previous generic 'biometric information' mention, significantly expanding transparency around in-vehicle monitoring.
View full change record →This provision establishes that Ford may collect audio, visual, and biometric data from consumers; in jurisdictions with biometric privacy statutes, including Illinois, Texas, and Washington, specific written consent and data retention schedule requirements may apply to this collection.
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"We may collect audio and visual information, such as images and recordings, and biometric identifiers or biometric information as permitted by applicable law.— Excerpt from Ford's Ford Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Collection of biometric identifiers engages the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which requires informed written consent prior to collection, a publicly available written retention policy, and prohibits profit from biometric data; Texas and Washington state biometric privacy laws impose similar requirements. CPRA classifies biometric information as sensitive personal information requiring specific disclosure and use limitation rights. The FTC Act applies to material representations about biometric data collection. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. Biometric data collection without compliant written consent mechanisms in Illinois constitutes a BIPA violation subject to statutory damages of $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, creating significant litigation exposure. The phrase 'as permitted by applicable law' acknowledges jurisdictional variance but does not itself constitute a compliant consent mechanism in BIPA-covered jurisdictions. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: Illinois creates the highest litigation exposure due to BIPA's private right of action and statutory damages. Texas and Washington impose regulatory enforcement obligations for biometric data collection without consent. California's CPRA requires sensitive personal information disclosures and use limitation rights for biometric data. The scope of this provision's application across jurisdictions and product lines requires specific legal assessment. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Vendors processing biometric data on Ford's behalf must be assessed for BIPA and similar statute compliance, including consent mechanism adequacy and retention schedule documentation. Where biometric data is collected through connected vehicle systems or driver monitoring features, vendor contracts must address the specific consent and retention obligations imposed by applicable biometric privacy statutes. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should assess whether Ford's current consent mechanisms for audio, visual, and biometric data collection meet BIPA's written informed consent requirement for Illinois users, and whether a publicly available biometric data retention and destruction policy has been established and followed. CPRA's sensitive personal information disclosure and opt-out requirements for biometric data should be confirmed as implemented in Ford's privacy rights portal.
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This provision discloses collection of biometric identifiers and biometric information, which are subject to heightened regulatory requirements under statutes such as the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, Texas biometric privacy law, and Washington state biometric law, as well as classification as sensitive personal information under CPRA.
This provision establishes that Ford may collect audio, visual, and biometric data from consumers; in jurisdictions with biometric privacy statutes, including Illinois, Texas, and Washington, specific written consent and data retention schedule requirements may apply to this collection.
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