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Biometric Data Collection (Facial Capture and Animation)

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What it is

Roblox can collect your facial geometry and biometric data if you use camera-based features like facial animations, age verification, or certain chat features, with data handling governed by separate privacy notices.

This analysis describes what Roblox's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision operationalizes biometric data collection by designating separate privacy notices for different collection methods, establishing that users who access these specific features are subject to distinct data handling procedures for facial geometry versus facial movement capture.

Interpretive note: The core terms reference separate privacy notices for biometric data handling details; the full scope of data sharing, retention periods, and destruction procedures is not disclosed in the Terms of Use itself, creating interpretive uncertainty about compliance with state biometric privacy statutes.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Mar 8, 2026

The updated Terms of Use incorporate previously separate AI tool disclosures and advertising policies directly into the main user and creator agreement sections. The document now includes regional appendices addressing compliance requirements for the EU/EEA, UK, Australia, China, Japan, and Vietnam, which may apply different terms or restrictions based on your location. The restructuring removes the standalone change summary that previously explained these updates in plain language, relocating that information throughout the terms document itself.

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
6
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 11, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4187 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who activate facial capture, animation, or age verification features consent to Roblox collecting, using, sharing, retaining, and destroying their facial geometry and biometric data according to terms set out in separate privacy notices that users must independently review.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Review the Facial Media Capture Privacy Notice at the linked URL to understand your biometric data rights. Submit a data deletion request through Roblox's privacy request process if you wish to have your biometric data destroyed.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Facial Media Capture Privacy Notice applies to any User who uses additional features on Roblox that require the use of one's camera or the uploading of files that contain an individual's facial geometry (including age verification) and explains how Roblox collects, uses, shares, retains, and destroys your Biometric Data when you use the Services. The Facial Animation Privacy Notice applies to any User who activates and enables tools on the Service, including Animation Capture-Face or Chat, that capture and animate facial movements and explains how Roblox collects, uses, shares, retains, and destroys the data collected when you use the Services.

Excerpt from Roblox's Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Biometric data collection is governed by Illinois BIPA (which requires informed written consent, a publicly available retention policy, and prohibits sale of biometric data), Texas CUBI, Washington My Health MY Data Act, and …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Roblox Terms of Use
Entity
Roblox
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008036
Document ID
CA-D-00072
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b5e88e6638e4c4af86c865cf8bbbdef0ef2e03366a3773058d9d46e96e83ded0
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 01:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Roblox
Document: Roblox Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-008036
Captured: 2026-05-10 01:50:56 UTC
SHA-256: b5e88e6638e4c4af…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/roblox/roblox-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-008036/biometric-data-collection-facial-capture-and-animation/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roblox's Biometric Data Collection (Facial Capture and Animation) clause do?

The provision operationalizes biometric data collection by designating separate privacy notices for different collection methods, establishing that users who access these specific features are subject to distinct data handling procedures for facial geometry versus facial movement capture.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who activate facial capture, animation, or age verification features consent to Roblox collecting, using, sharing, retaining, and destroying their facial geometry and biometric data according to terms set out in separate privacy notices that users must independently review.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

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