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This provision establishes Microsoft's authorization to collect and process biometric identifiers, a category of sensitive personal data subject to heightened regulatory requirements including Illinois BIPA, GDPR Article 9, and various U.S. state biometric privacy laws.
Interpretive note: The statement does not specify the retention period or destruction schedule for biometric data collected through Windows Hello, creating uncertainty about compliance with jurisdiction-specific biometric privacy laws that require such disclosures.
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Compare across platforms →"Biometric data. Unique data about you from specific technical processing related to your physical, physiological, or behavioral characteristics to verify or confirm your identity. For instance, you can use your fingerprint or facial recognition to sign in to your Windows device via Windows Hello (please see the Windows Hello section below for more information). Our collection and use of biometric data depends on the products and features you use and your consent.Excerpt from Microsoft Azure's Microsoft Privacy
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This provision establishes Microsoft's authorization to collect and process biometric identifiers, a category of sensitive personal data subject to heightened regulatory requirements including Illinois BIPA, GDPR Article 9, and various U.S. state biometric privacy laws.
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