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The commitment is to take steps toward destruction rather than guaranteeing destruction, and the timeframe is governed by variable applicable law, meaning retention periods may differ by jurisdiction.
Interpretive note: The phrase 'takes steps to permanently destroy' is qualified language — it does not guarantee destruction, only efforts toward it. This distinction is material but is preserved in the canonical claim. The two triggers (legal timeframe and end of purpose) are alternative conditions; the primary one stated is the legal timeframe.
Your biometric data held by Thomson Reuters will be subject to a destruction process triggered either by legal deadlines or by the end of its collection purpose — whichever applies.
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The commitment is to take steps toward destruction rather than guaranteeing destruction, and the timeframe is governed by variable applicable law, meaning retention periods may differ by jurisdiction.
Your biometric data held by Thomson Reuters will be subject to a destruction process triggered either by legal deadlines or by the end of its collection purpose — whichever applies.
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