“We extract facial geometry data from selfies/photographs/videos to verify your identity and detect/prevent fraud.”
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Facial geometry data is biometric data; its extraction directly from user-submitted images creates a sensitive biometric record tied to the user's identity and face.
The updated privacy policy now applies to Robinhood Social, a new social media product, alongside Robinhood's financial services. The policy explicitly states that Robinhood collects conversation and input data when you interact with AI chatbots on the application or website, though it clarifies these responses are informational only and not investment advice. Geolocation collection has been expanded from GPS-only to include approximate or precise location data in accordance with device permissions; precise geolocation may be required to trade Events Contracts. You can review the updated privacy notices for each Robinhood entity and adjust device location permissions in your mobile device settings.
View change record →When users submit selfies, photographs, or videos to Robinhood, Robinhood extracts their facial geometry data from those images.
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"We extract facial geometry data from selfies/photographs/videos to verify your identity and detect/prevent fraud.Excerpt from Robinhood's Privacy Policy
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Facial geometry data is biometric data; its extraction directly from user-submitted images creates a sensitive biometric record tied to the user's identity and face.
When users submit selfies, photographs, or videos to Robinhood, Robinhood extracts their facial geometry data from those images.
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