The policy discloses that Samsung collects biometric identifiers including fingerprints, facial geometry, and voice prints in connection with device authentication and certain product features.
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This provision discloses collection of biometric identifiers, which are among the most sensitive personal data categories under CCPA/CPRA and state biometric privacy laws. The scope of collection across the Samsung device ecosystem creates obligations regarding consent, retention schedules, and data sharing restrictions that vary by jurisdiction.
Interpretive note: The policy excerpt does not specify biometric data retention schedules or third-party sharing restrictions, creating ambiguity about full compliance with state biometric laws.
The updated policy expands Samsung's data collection authority to include device registration, verification for repairs, and configuration of device settings. The terms now explicitly state that Samsung may collect card and transaction information if you apply for a Samsung-branded payment card. Samsung clarified that it will only send personalized marketing when you have provided consent, where required by law. The policy removed its previous statement that defective devices are wiped of personal information before analysis; the updated terms now state Samsung will analyze returned defective devices without that explicit pre-analysis data deletion commitment. For US residents, the policy now discloses rights to opt out of sale of personal information, sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising, targeted advertising processing, sensitive data collection or processing, and to request lists of third parties receiving your information.
View change record →Removal of the general biometric data collection provision eliminates broad disclosure about fingerprint and facial geometry collection, though some biometric disclosure remains in the new face-clustering provision.
View full change record →This provision establishes that Samsung collects biometric identifiers including fingerprints, facial geometry, and voice prints when users enable features such as device unlock or authentication. Under applicable state law, users in certain jurisdictions may have rights to limit collection or require deletion of biometric data.
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"Biometric Information: Fingerprints, facial geometry, voice prints, and other biometric identifiers that can be used to identify you. We may collect biometric information when you use certain features of our products and services, such as fingerprint or facial recognition for device unlock or authentication purposes.Excerpt from Samsung's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Biometric data collection is regulated under CCPA/CPRA as a sensitive personal information category requiring disclosure and opt-out rights.
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This provision discloses collection of biometric identifiers, which are among the most sensitive personal data categories under CCPA/CPRA and state biometric privacy laws. The scope of collection across the Samsung device ecosystem creates obligations regarding consent, retention schedules, and data sharing restrictions that vary by jurisdiction.
This provision establishes that Samsung collects biometric identifiers including fingerprints, facial geometry, and voice prints when users enable features such as device unlock or authentication. Under applicable state law, users in certain jurisdictions may have rights to limit collection or require deletion of biometric data.
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