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Sensitive Personal Information Collection and Use

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What it is

Square collects sensitive personal information such as financial account details, government IDs, and precise geolocation, and uses it for service delivery and compliance purposes.

This analysis describes what Square'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Collection of sensitive data like government IDs and financial account numbers increases privacy risk, and under California law you have the right to limit how this data is used.

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
    California residents can submit a request to limit the use of sensitive personal information by visiting Square's privacy portal and selecting the relevant option.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

CPRA establishes a separate right to limit use of sensitive personal information, requiring businesses to provide a 'Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information' link; compliance teams should verify Square's consent mechanisms and data minimization practices align with CPRA and sector-specific requirements under GLBA.

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Applicable agencies

  • CFPB
    The CFPB has jurisdiction over collection and use of sensitive financial data by payment processors and financial service companies.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Square Privacy Notice
Entity
Square
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00363005
Document ID
CA-D-00363
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 05:41 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Square
Document: Square Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-00363005
Captured: 2026-03-20 05:41:13 UTC
SHA-256: 9d83d848d882a5e9…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/square/square-privacy-notice/sensitive-personal-information-collection-and-use/
Accessed: July 25, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Square's Sensitive Personal Information Collection and Use clause do?

Collection of sensitive data like government IDs and financial account numbers increases privacy risk, and under California law you have the right to limit how this data is used.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Square?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Square.