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Biometric data destroyed within legally specified timeframe

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Key Facts

What does Thomson Reuters do with biometric data it maintains?
Thomson Reuters takes steps to permanently destroy biometric data it maintains within the timeframe specified by applicable law or when it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
When does Thomson Reuters permanently destroy biometric data it maintains?
Thomson Reuters takes steps to permanently destroy biometric data it maintains within the timeframe specified by applicable law or when it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

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.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1629 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

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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Palantir Medium

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We take steps to permanently destroy any biometric data we maintain within the applicable timeframe specified by law or when it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected...

Excerpt from Thomson Reuters's Privacy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN

Provision details

Document information
Document
Thomson Reuters Privacy
Entity
Thomson Reuters
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-058465
Document ID
CA-D-00720
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a83ee18dfe057088713d3b01069b111c1d70ed7020e69dee5af3cc20ec960afb
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:54 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Thomson Reuters
Document: Thomson Reuters Privacy
Record ID: CA-P-058465
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:54:14 UTC
SHA-256: a83ee18dfe057088…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/thomson-reuters/thomson-reuters-privacy/provision/CA-P-058465/biometric-data-destroyed-within-legally-specified-timeframe/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Thomson Reuters's Biometric data destroyed within legally specified timeframe clause do?

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.

How does this clause affect you?

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.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 274 platforms. See the full comparison.

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