NBCUniversal may collect your fingerprints or facial scans at theme parks and studios, as well as health-related information such as vaccine status. These are flagged as sensitive data categories subject to additional legal requirements.
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Biometric data is among the most sensitive personal information that can be collected because it is permanent and uniquely identifies you. Collection at physical venues like theme parks means this applies even to users who primarily think of themselves as streaming subscribers.
If you visit a Universal theme park or studio, your biometric identifiers such as facial scans or fingerprints may be collected and stored by NBCUniversal, creating long-term privacy exposure that cannot be reversed by closing an account or opting out of digital tracking.
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"Biometric identifiers:* For example: as permitted by law, facial scans or fingerprints we collect at some of our theme parks, studios, or our offices. Health Data:* For example: as permitted by law, vaccine or symptom related information. *Please note: this information is considered 'sensitive' under certain laws, and we process this information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.Excerpt from Peacock's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Biometric data collection implicates the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which requires informed written consent prior to collection and imposes statutory damages.
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Biometric data is among the most sensitive personal information that can be collected because it is permanent and uniquely identifies you. Collection at physical venues like theme parks means this applies even to users who primarily think of themselves as streaming subscribers.
If you visit a Universal theme park or studio, your biometric identifiers such as facial scans or fingerprints may be collected and stored by NBCUniversal, creating long-term privacy exposure that cannot be reversed by closing an account or opting out of digital tracking.
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