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Biometric Data Collection

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What it is

The policy discloses that Stripe may collect biometric data as part of its identity verification services, where applicable under local law.

This analysis describes what Stripe'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)

This provision establishes that biometric data collection is within scope of Stripe's data practices for identity verification purposes, which engages state biometric privacy statutes and GDPR special category data provisions requiring explicit consent.

Interpretive note: The specific biometric data collection and consent mechanisms are referenced in the policy but the relevant sections were truncated in the provided document text; full assessment requires review of the complete policy.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 20, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, individuals using Stripe's identity verification services may have biometric data collected and processed, subject to applicable law and the consent mechanisms Stripe employs in those contexts.

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
    Submit a biometric data deletion request through Stripe's Privacy Center at stripe.com/legal/privacy-center, identifying the specific identity verification service and the data you wish to have deleted.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

To stop us collecting your location information, you can update your device settings, stop using the Service, or uninstall our mobile apps.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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This Privacy Policy describes the Personal Data that we collect, how we use and share it, and how you can reach us with privacy-related inquiries.

Excerpt from Stripe's Privacy Policy

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Applicable agencies

  • 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

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
GLBA
United States Federal
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
Stripe Privacy Policy
Entity
Stripe
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012528
Document ID
CA-D-00106
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1e6a1aa6a0901d92a154317a8d27655afd319abfc36151449476724b6eb17647
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 22:25 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Stripe
Document: Stripe Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-012528
Captured: 2026-05-20 22:25:08 UTC
SHA-256: 1e6a1aa6a0901d92…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stripe/stripe-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-012528/biometric-data-collection/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Stripe's Biometric Data Collection clause do?

This provision establishes that biometric data collection is within scope of Stripe's data practices for identity verification purposes, which engages state biometric privacy statutes and GDPR special category data provisions requiring explicit consent.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, individuals using Stripe's identity verification services may have biometric data collected and processed, subject to applicable law and the consent mechanisms Stripe employs in those contexts.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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