T-Mobile · T-Mobile Privacy Notice

Biometric and Sensitive Data Collection

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What it is

T-Mobile collects biometric information and other sensitive personal data categories, including financial information, health-adjacent data, and precise geolocation, subject to heightened protections under applicable law.

Why it matters

Biometric and sensitive data are among the most protected categories of personal information under state laws, and their collection by a major carrier creates significant privacy and security risks if mishandled.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Biometric data collection triggers requirements under Illinois BIPA, Texas CUBI, and Washington My Health MY Data Act, in addition to CPRA sensitive data protections; compliance teams should assess whether T-Mobile's biometric data handling includes required written consent, retention schedules, and destruction policies under each applicable state statute.

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Consumer impact

T-Mobile collects extensive personal data including precise geolocation, network browsing activity, CPNI, biometric data, and financial information, and uses it for targeted advertising as well as sharing with affiliates, partners, and third-party data brokers. Consumers' data may be sold or shared in ways that affect their privacy and financial profile, and some data sharing persists even after account cancellation due to legal retention obligations. You can opt out of T-Mobile's Advertising & Analytics program and request deletion of your personal data by visiting https://www.t-mobile.com/privacy-center.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/privacy-center and exercise your right to limit the use of sensitive personal information including biometric data. Submit your request using the on-screen form.

Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    State AGs enforce biometric privacy laws (BIPA in Illinois, CUBI in Texas) and sensitive data protections under comprehensive state privacy statutes.
    File a complaint →
  • FTC
    The FTC has issued guidance and taken enforcement actions related to biometric data practices under its consumer protection authority.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
T-Mobile Privacy Notice
Entity
T-Mobile
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00342008
Document ID
CA-D-00342
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Entity: T-Mobile | Document: T-Mobile Privacy Notice | Record: CA-P-00342008
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:06:50 UTC | SHA-256: b0f88f98f607a415…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/t-mobile/t-mobile-privacy-notice/biometric-and-sensitive-data-collection/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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