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The provision clarifies Meta's institutional practices regarding biometric data collection and use within its advertising platform. It defines the scope of biometric processing activities and establishes the framework under which facial recognition technology operates within Meta's service infrastructure.
The updated Privacy Policy no longer explicitly directs US residents to the United States Regional Privacy Notice, which previously provided details about consumer privacy rights available under state laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act and similar regulations. This removal does not eliminate those rights themselves, but it makes the Privacy Policy less clear about where consumers can find information on how to exercise those rights. Consumers can still locate the Regional Privacy Notice through Meta's website or by searching for it directly, but the removal reduces the accessibility and prominence of that guidance within the primary policy document.
View change record →Users' facial features and biometric information are subject to collection and processing by Meta according to the terms stated in this provision. The terms apply as written upon continued use of the service, establishing the operational parameters under which biometric data is handled.
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The provision clarifies Meta's institutional practices regarding biometric data collection and use within its advertising platform. It defines the scope of biometric processing activities and establishes the framework under which facial recognition technology operates within Meta's service infrastructure.
Users' facial features and biometric information are subject to collection and processing by Meta according to the terms stated in this provision. The terms apply as written upon continued use of the service, establishing the operational parameters under which biometric data is handled.
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