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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 …

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Applicable agencies

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (cfpb)
    Regulates consumer financial products and services. Can investigate companies for unfair, deceptive, or abusive financial practices including improper fees, billing errors, and data misuse.
    Who can file: Anyone who has used a consumer financial product or service in the US
    What you need: Account number or details, dates of transactions or events, description of the issue, and any supporting documents
    What to expect: The company must respond within 15 days. The CFPB forwards your complaint and may use it in enforcement actions. Individual compensation is possible in some cases.
    File a complaint →

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
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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: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
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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.

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