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Biometric template retained until purpose satisfied then deleted

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We retain the stored template until the purpose for collecting it is satisfied. For instance, Verizon Wireless retains templates for approximately 90 days, and Total Wireless retains templates for approximately 180 days from the date that you provided it.

Excerpt from Verizon's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Verizon Privacy Policy
Entity
Verizon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-051845
Document ID
CA-D-00586
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5bfd725883e77a2150c1b660a350e86fe272001c6f565796eae3cdddb6901404
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Verizon
Document: Verizon Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-051845
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:14:38 UTC
SHA-256: 5bfd725883e77a21…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/verizon/verizon-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-051845/biometric-template-retained-until-purpose-satisfied-then-deleted/
Accessed: Aug. 2, 2026
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Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Verizon's Biometric template retained until purpose satisfied then deleted clause do?

The clause states: “We retain the stored template until the purpose for collecting it is satisfied. For instance, Verizon Wireless retains templates for approximately 90 days, and Total Wireless retains templates for approximately 180 days from the date that you provided it.”

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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