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Prohibition on Sale or Profit from Biometric Data

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What it is

The policy explicitly states that Synthesia will not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from biometric data, and extends this prohibition to its vendors. This commitment applies to facial geometry, voiceprint, and related biometric identifiers collected during avatar creation.

This analysis describes what Synthesia'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 directly addresses a key requirement of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and reflects a disclosure that aligns with BIPA's prohibition on selling or profiting from biometric identifiers. The explicit extension of this prohibition to vendors provides an additional layer of contractual commitment beyond Synthesia's own operations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the agreement states that biometric data including facial geometry and voiceprints will not be sold, leased, traded, or used to generate profit by Synthesia or its vendors. This stated commitment applies to the biometric data collected during avatar creation and verification workflows.

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We will not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from Biometric Data and will not permit its vendor(s) to sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from the Biometric Data.

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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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Synthesia Privacy Policy
Entity
Synthesia
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015746
Document ID
CA-D-00470
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c48a575e2d96eda30f9d795d55b7e461edba6b3a934c98d2b8aa22e3fc6ec27f
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 08:42 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Synthesia
Document: Synthesia Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015746
Captured: 2026-07-09 08:42:29 UTC
SHA-256: c48a575e2d96eda3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/synthesia/synthesia-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015746/prohibition-on-sale-or-profit-from-biometric-data/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Synthesia's Prohibition on Sale or Profit from Biometric Data clause do?

This provision directly addresses a key requirement of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and reflects a disclosure that aligns with BIPA's prohibition on selling or profiting from biometric identifiers. The explicit extension of this prohibition to vendors provides an additional layer of contractual commitment beyond Synthesia's own operations.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the agreement states that biometric data including facial geometry and voiceprints will not be sold, leased, traded, or used to generate profit by Synthesia or its vendors. This stated commitment applies to the biometric data collected during avatar creation and verification workflows.

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