“We permanently destroy your biometric information when the first of the following occurs: (i) the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such biometric information has been satisfied; or (ii) within three (3) years of your last interaction with us.”
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This establishes a binding outer time limit on how long Walgreens may retain biometric data, with an earlier trigger if the collection purpose is fulfilled sooner.
Your biometric information will not be kept indefinitely — it must be permanently destroyed no later than three years after your last interaction with Walgreens, or sooner if its original purpose has been fulfilled.
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When we destroy your personal information, we do so in a way that prevents that information from being restored or reconstructed.
We shall promptly destroy personal information without delay when the retention period has expired or when the purpose of processing has been achieved, and the personal information is no longer necessary.
We retain your personal information in an identifiable form for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Notice.
"We permanently destroy your biometric information when the first of the following occurs: (i) the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such biometric information has been satisfied; or (ii) within three (3) years of your last interaction with us.Excerpt from Walgreens's Privacy Policy
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This establishes a binding outer time limit on how long Walgreens may retain biometric data, with an earlier trigger if the collection purpose is fulfilled sooner.
Your biometric information will not be kept indefinitely — it must be permanently destroyed no later than three years after your last interaction with Walgreens, or sooner if its original purpose has been fulfilled.
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