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Legal basis for biometric consent includes GDPR and Illinois BIPA

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we are also requiring an explicit consent both as a derogation for processing of special category of personal data where GDPR applies, and as a legal requirement under certain other biometric laws such as Illinois Biometric Privacy Act...

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Synthesia Privacy Policy
Entity
Synthesia
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
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CA-P-044029
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CA-D-00470
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July 9, 2026 08:42 UTC
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Entity: Synthesia
Document: Synthesia Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-044029
Captured: 2026-07-09 08:42:29 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/synthesia/synthesia-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-044029/legal-basis-for-biometric-consent-includes-gdpr-and-illinois-bipa/
Accessed: July 25, 2026
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The clause states: “we are also requiring an explicit consent both as a derogation for processing of special category of personal data where GDPR applies, and as a legal requirement under certain other biometric laws such as Illinois Biometric Privacy Act...”

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