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User consent required before biometric data extraction

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause makes consent a prerequisite for all Biometric Data extraction, processing, and identity verification, giving users a meaningful opt-out.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you do not consent, Synthesia will not extract Biometric Data from your recordings, process your Biometric Data, or verify or authenticate your identity.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

If you wish to access, review, or make any changes to Personal Data you have provided to us through the Services, please submit a request through our Online Form, or email us at help@skillshare.com...

Discord Medium

If you want to see what information we have collected about you, you can request a copy of your data in the Data & Privacy section of your User Settings. You should receive your data packet within 30 days.

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You will be asked whether you consent to the use of your Biometric Data as described above. If you do not consent... we will not extract Biometric Data from your recordings, process your Biometric Data, or verify or authenticate your identity.

— Excerpt from Synthesia's Synthesia Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

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-043996
Document ID
CA-D-00470
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c48a575e2d96eda30f9d795d55b7e461edba6b3a934c98d2b8aa22e3fc6ec27f
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 08:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Synthesia
Document: Synthesia Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-043996
Captured: 2026-07-09 08:42:29 UTC
SHA-256: c48a575e2d96eda3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/synthesia/synthesia-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-043996/user-consent-required-before-biometric-data-extraction/
Accessed: July 13, 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 Synthesia's User consent required before biometric data extraction clause do?

The clause makes consent a prerequisite for all Biometric Data extraction, processing, and identity verification, giving users a meaningful opt-out.

How does this clause affect you?

If you do not consent, Synthesia will not extract Biometric Data from your recordings, process your Biometric Data, or verify or authenticate your identity.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 291 platforms. See the full comparison.

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