The policy discloses that Robinhood and its vendors extract facial geometry data from user-submitted selfies and photographs for identity verification and fraud detection purposes.
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This provision establishes that biometric data, specifically facial geometry, is collected and processed by both Robinhood and named third-party vendors such as Persona. State biometric privacy statutes impose specific consent, retention, and destruction requirements that may apply to this collection depending on user location.
The updated privacy policy reorganizes how Robinhood discloses its handling of financial information, now grouping GLBA-regulated disclosures by individual service entity with updated reference links rather than listing all entities in a single section. The policy also removed coverage of Robinhood Social, meaning privacy practices for that social media product are no longer described in this statement. The revised policy clarifies that it applies when you are logged into services or interact through online customer service channels, and directs users to a separate Robinhood Markets US Online Privacy Statement for information about non-financial data collection practices.
View change record →High-severity addition disclosing collection of facial geometry and voice biometric data for identity verification and fraud detection, creating regulatory and privacy implications.
View full change record →This provision authorizes collection of biometric facial geometry data from selfies submitted during identity verification processes. The agreement states that third-party vendors may also collect biometric data from user photographs and voice for these purposes.
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Compare across platforms →"Biometric Data : We extract facial geometry data from selfies/photographs/videos to verify your identity and detect/prevent fraud. The information collected from your photo and your voice by our vendors for these purposes may include biometric data.Excerpt from Robinhood's Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes that biometric data, specifically facial geometry, is collected and processed by both Robinhood and named third-party vendors such as Persona. State biometric privacy statutes impose specific consent, retention, and destruction requirements that may apply to this collection depending on user location.
This provision authorizes collection of biometric facial geometry data from selfies submitted during identity verification processes. The agreement states that third-party vendors may also collect biometric data from user photographs and voice for these purposes.
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