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Biometric Data Collection

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Document Record

What it is

If you use Roblox's facial animation, age verification, or camera-based features, Roblox collects and processes your biometric data including facial geometry.

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 designates a separate privacy framework to address biometric data practices distinct from the main Terms of Use, establishing procedural requirements for how facial biometric information is processed across specific service features.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 1, 2026

The updated Terms of Use, effective April 30, 2026, restructure how Roblox identifies itself and organizes its governing policies. The agreement now explicitly names Roblox subsidiaries operating in multiple jurisdictions (Japan, Canada, UK, India, Korea, Australia, Netherlands) throughout the terms. New sections addressing advertising integrations and content moderation have been added to the table of contents, suggesting expanded disclosure around ad policies and moderation procedures. According to the change summary, Roblox is providing additional clarity on who can see personalized versus non-personalized ads and clarifying API terms applicable to developers. The full operational implications of these changes require review of the complete updated policy document.

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Medium Apr 19, 2026

Roblox has restructured its Terms of Use into discrete sections covering user accounts, virtual currency (Robux), payments, intellectual property, online safety, third-party integrations, and dispute resolution. The updated document now explicitly organizes obligations by functional area, making specific rights and requirements easier to locate. The document introduces formal sections on arbitration agreements and class action waivers, meaning disputes will be governed by these procedures as stated in the updated terms.

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Medium Apr 9, 2026

The updated terms reorganize and clarify existing policies rather than imposing new restrictions. Roblox consolidated AI-related terms from supplemental documents into the main Terms of Use, added clarifying language about how creator content may be used in marketing and advertising, expanded disclosures about ad personalization and targeting practices, and provided additional detail on moderation procedures and group/community owner responsibilities. Practically, users and creators will find AI feature terms more prominently disclosed in the main agreement rather than in supplemental annexes, and the platform provides expanded transparency around advertiser eligibility and how ads are targeted based on personalization preferences.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who enable facial animation or age verification features consent to the collection of biometric information, which carries heightened privacy risks and is subject to strict regulation in several U.S. states including Illinois, Texas, and Washington.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Facial Media Capture Privacy Notice. 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.

— Excerpt from Roblox's Roblox Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Biometric data collection triggers obligations under Illinois BIPA, Texas CUBI, and Washington's Biometric Privacy Law, as well as GDPR Article 9 special category data protections for EU/EEA users; compliance teams should verify that consent mechanisms, retention schedules, and deletion procedures meet all applicable biometric privacy standards.

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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
March 8, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000591
Document ID
CA-D-00072
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c887a292af789818e776ecfb7bb7ebd77d905bc992a3d6ff92345fa07560dc16
Analysis generated
March 8, 2026 15:15 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Roblox
Document: Roblox Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-000591
Captured: 2026-03-08 15:15:25 UTC
SHA-256: c887a292af789818…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/roblox/roblox-terms-of-use/biometric-data-collection/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roblox's Biometric Data Collection clause do?

The provision designates a separate privacy framework to address biometric data practices distinct from the main Terms of Use, establishing procedural requirements for how facial biometric information is processed across specific service features.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who enable facial animation or age verification features consent to the collection of biometric information, which carries heightened privacy risks and is subject to strict regulation in several U.S. states including Illinois, Texas, and Washington.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 18 platforms. See the full comparison.

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