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The policy states that NVIDIA collects and processes user birthdates for the purpose of compliance with laws governing children's access to digital services, and states that this data is never shared with third parties.
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This provision discloses that NVIDIA collects birthdates as part of account creation for the purpose of age verification under applicable children's privacy laws, and explicitly states this data is not shared. The policy does not specify the minimum age thresholds applied or the specific age verification methodology used across different jurisdictions.
Interpretive note: The policy does not specify the minimum age thresholds, age verification methodology, or parental consent mechanisms applied across different NVIDIA services and jurisdictions, creating uncertainty about the completeness of NVIDIA's children's privacy compliance disclosures.
The updated Privacy Policy removes all disclosure language about how NVIDIA and third-party partners use cookies and other tracking technologies. Previously, the policy stated that cookies were used 'to collect and record information' for 'performance improvement, analytics, and to assist in our marketing efforts' and described consent mechanisms like 'Accept All' and 'Manage Settings'. The updated policy contains no equivalent disclosure of these tracking practices, data collection methods, or consent options. You can review NVIDIA's full Privacy Policy at their Privacy Center, though the updated version no longer describes cookie and tracking technology practices that were previously disclosed.
View change record →Under this clause, NVIDIA collects birthdate information during account creation and states it uses this data solely for legal compliance with children's access requirements and does not share it. The policy does not specify the jurisdictions or minimum age thresholds that trigger specific access restrictions.
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"We collect your birthdate. We use your birthdate to ensure compliance with local laws regarding children's access to digital services. We are required by law to process your birthdate to ensure compliance with local laws regarding children's access to digital services. We never share this data.Excerpt from NVIDIA NIM's NVIDIA Privacy Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages COPPA in the United States, which requires verifiable parental consent for collection of personal information from children under 13, and the UK Age Appropriate Design Code, which imposes heightened protections for users under 18. GDPR imposes age of consent requirements for digital services that vary by EU member state, ranging from 13 to 16 years. The policy's statement that birthdate collection is legally required indicates NVIDIA is relying on legal obligation as the processing basis under GDPR. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The policy states that birthdates are collected and never shared, which is a disclosed and limited processing activity. However, the absence of specification regarding minimum age thresholds, age verification methodology, or parental consent mechanisms may create compliance gaps under COPPA and the UK Children's Code for certain NVIDIA services. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU member states impose varying minimum ages for digital services consent, and NVIDIA's age verification practices should be assessed against each member state's threshold. The UK Children's Code applies to services likely to be accessed by users under 18. US federal and state laws governing children's privacy, including state-level children's online privacy laws in California and Texas, may impose additional requirements. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations deploying NVIDIA services in educational or youth-facing contexts should assess whether NVIDIA's age verification and parental consent mechanisms are sufficient for their compliance obligations under COPPA and applicable state laws. The policy's statement that birthdates are never shared is a positive disclosure for vendor assessment purposes. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should confirm that NVIDIA's age verification methodology for the specific services used is adequate under applicable law in relevant jurisdictions. Parental consent mechanisms should be assessed for COPPA compliance if NVIDIA services are accessible to users under 13. Privacy impact assessments should document the scope of age-gated services and the jurisdictional thresholds applied.
This provision discloses that NVIDIA collects birthdates as part of account creation for the purpose of age verification under applicable children's privacy laws, and explicitly states this data is not shared. The policy does not specify the minimum age thresholds applied or the specific age verification methodology used across different jurisdictions.
Under this clause, NVIDIA collects birthdate information during account creation and states it uses this data solely for legal compliance with children's access requirements and does not share it. The policy does not specify the jurisdictions or minimum age thresholds that trigger specific access restrictions.
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