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The provision establishes a dual authorization structure: voluntary participation in verification features in most regions, with mandatory collection in specific jurisdictions. This creates differentiated data processing obligations based on geographic regulatory requirements for biometric information.
Users may opt into facial biometric collection through Selfie Verification features, while users in regions with Face Check requirements must provide face geometry data as a condition of service use. The provision applies different collection standards based on jurisdictional legal status of biometric data.
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"You may choose to participate in certain of our features, like Selfie Verification, that involve the collection of face geometry data, which may be considered biometric data in some jurisdictions. Learn more about how we process your face data for Selfie Verification. If you use Hinge in a region where Face Check is required, you may learn more about the Face Check process here.— Excerpt from Hinge's Hinge Privacy Policy
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The provision establishes a dual authorization structure: voluntary participation in verification features in most regions, with mandatory collection in specific jurisdictions. This creates differentiated data processing obligations based on geographic regulatory requirements for biometric information.
Users may opt into facial biometric collection through Selfie Verification features, while users in regions with Face Check requirements must provide face geometry data as a condition of service use. The provision applies different collection standards based on jurisdictional legal status of biometric data.
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