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Face scans are biometric identifiers; their collection is conditioned on consent but, once given, Venmo stores and uses this sensitive biometric data for authentication and fraud purposes.
If you provide consent within the Venmo user experience, Venmo will collect your face scan and use it for account authentication and fraud and risk management.
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Face scans are biometric identifiers; their collection is conditioned on consent but, once given, Venmo stores and uses this sensitive biometric data for authentication and fraud purposes.
If you provide consent within the Venmo user experience, Venmo will collect your face scan and use it for account authentication and fraud and risk management.
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