The policy states that Pinterest may conduct age verification using facial age estimation technology and by matching a user's facial image against a government-issued ID document.
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This provision authorizes collection and processing of facial image data and government ID information as part of an age verification mechanism. Facial biometric data may qualify as sensitive or biometric data under GDPR and under state biometric privacy laws such as Illinois BIPA, creating heightened obligations for consent, retention limits, and data security.
Interpretive note: The policy does not specify the legal basis for biometric processing under GDPR, the retention period for facial or ID data, or whether processing is performed by Pinterest directly or a third-party vendor, creating ambiguity about the full compliance posture.
Under this provision, Pinterest may process facial biometric data and government-issued ID images for age verification purposes. The policy does not specify the retention period for facial estimation data or government ID images in this provision, and the legal basis for this processing is not explicitly identified in the excerpt.
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Compare across platforms →"Conduct age verification, as appropriate. This may include facial age estimation and matching your face against a government ID.Excerpt from Pinterest's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Facial biometric data is classified as a special category of personal data under GDPR Article 9, requiring explicit consent or another Article 9(2) basis for processing.
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This provision authorizes collection and processing of facial image data and government ID information as part of an age verification mechanism. Facial biometric data may qualify as sensitive or biometric data under GDPR and under state biometric privacy laws such as Illinois BIPA, creating heightened obligations for consent, retention limits, and data security.
Under this provision, Pinterest may process facial biometric data and government-issued ID images for age verification purposes. The policy does not specify the retention period for facial estimation data or government ID images in this provision, and the legal basis for this processing is not explicitly identified in the excerpt.
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