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Government-Issued Identity Data Collection

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What it is

The policy discloses that Stripe collects government-issued identification information, including identification numbers and document images, as part of identity verification processes for account holders and transaction participants.

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)

Collection of government-issued identification data engages heightened sensitivity requirements under multiple privacy frameworks and triggers specific obligations regarding secure storage, limited retention, and restricted sharing under applicable identity verification and financial services regulations.

Interpretive note: The specific categories of government identification collected and the retention and deletion schedules are disclosed in sections of the policy that were truncated in the provided document text.

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 required to complete identity verification through Stripe's services will have government-issued identification data collected and processed, subject to the retention and security obligations described in the policy and applicable law.

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 deletion or access request for government identification data through Stripe's Privacy Center at stripe.com/legal/privacy-center.

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

  • 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 →

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-012531
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-012531
Captured: 2026-05-20 22:25:08 UTC
SHA-256: 1e6a1aa6a0901d92…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stripe/stripe-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-012531/government-issued-identity-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 Government-Issued Identity Data Collection clause do?

Collection of government-issued identification data engages heightened sensitivity requirements under multiple privacy frameworks and triggers specific obligations regarding secure storage, limited retention, and restricted sharing under applicable identity verification and financial services regulations.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, individuals required to complete identity verification through Stripe's services will have government-issued identification data collected and processed, subject to the retention and security obligations described in the policy and applicable law.

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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