The policy states that when users engage voice-enabled features, Perplexity may collect audio recordings of voice queries for the purpose of processing requests. The policy does not specify a distinct retention period for voice audio data.
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Voice audio data is a distinct and sensitive category of biometric-adjacent personal data in several jurisdictions. This provision creates compliance obligations under Illinois BIPA for voiceprint data, and may engage additional requirements in Texas and Washington, as well as heightened scrutiny under GDPR as a special category if biometric processing is involved.
Interpretive note: Whether the voice audio collection constitutes biometric data collection under BIPA and equivalent statutes depends on whether Perplexity derives voiceprints or other biometric identifiers from audio recordings, which is not specified in the reviewed policy text.
Under this clause, use of voice features on the Perplexity platform results in collection of audio recordings of the user's voice queries. The policy does not specify a separate retention schedule or deletion mechanism specific to voice audio data.
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"When you use voice features of our services, we may collect audio data, including recordings of your voice queries, to process and respond to your requests.— Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Perplexity AI Privacy Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Voice audio data collection implicates Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) if voiceprints are derived, Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), Washington My Health MY Data Act where applicable, and GDPR Article 9 if biometric data is processed to uniquely identify individuals. The FTC also applies general data security and deceptive practices standards. State AGs in Illinois, Texas, and Washington have enforcement authority for their respective biometric statutes. 2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High for jurisdictions with biometric privacy statutes. If Perplexity's voice processing pipeline derives voiceprints or biometric identifiers from audio, BIPA requires written informed consent and a published data retention schedule prior to collection. Violations carry statutory damages of up to $5,000 per willful violation under BIPA, creating class action exposure. 3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: Illinois users face the highest exposure given BIPA's strict consent and retention schedule requirements. Texas and Washington users are protected by their respective biometric and health data statutes. GDPR Article 9 applies to EU/EEA users if voice data is used to derive biometric identifiers. 4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers deploying Perplexity in Illinois, Texas, or Washington should assess whether Perplexity's voice data practices satisfy applicable biometric consent requirements before deploying voice features to employees or end users. Data processing agreements should address biometric data specifically. 5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should determine whether Perplexity's voice processing constitutes biometric data collection under BIPA and equivalent state statutes, and whether the current policy disclosures and consent mechanisms satisfy those requirements. A specific retention and destruction schedule for voice audio data should be reviewed and documented.
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Voice audio data is a distinct and sensitive category of biometric-adjacent personal data in several jurisdictions. This provision creates compliance obligations under Illinois BIPA for voiceprint data, and may engage additional requirements in Texas and Washington, as well as heightened scrutiny under GDPR as a special category if biometric processing is involved.
Under this clause, use of voice features on the Perplexity platform results in collection of audio recordings of the user's voice queries. The policy does not specify a separate retention schedule or deletion mechanism specific to voice audio data.
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