Robinhood collects biometric data such as facial or fingerprint scans, typically as part of identity verification when you open or verify your account.
If Robinhood collects your faceprint or fingerprint for identity verification, this biometric data is subject to state biometric privacy laws that may give you rights to consent, deletion, and damages if your data is mishandled.
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Compare across platforms →Biometric data is among the most sensitive categories of personal information because it cannot be changed if compromised, and its collection triggers specific legal protections in states like Illinois, Texas, and Washington.
(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA, 740 ILCS 14/1) requires written informed consent prior to biometric data collection, mandates a publicly available retention and destruction schedule, and prohibits sale or profit from biometric data. Texas CUBI (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §503.001) and Washington My Health MY Data Act (for health-adjacent biometric data) impose similar consent and destruction requirements. CCPA/CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code §1798.140(c)) classifies biometric information as sensitive personal information requiring opt-out rights and limited use disclosures. FTC Act Section 5 enforcement authority applies to deceptive or unfair biometric data practices. Enforced by Illinois AG, Texas AG, California Privacy Protection Agency, and FTC. (2)
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