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Biometric data is uniquely sensitive because it is tied to physical identity and cannot be changed if compromised, making its collection a significant privacy consideration.
Interpretive note: The excerpt uses 'such as,' meaning the listed biometric types are illustrative examples and the full scope of biometric data collected may be broader.
Walmart may collect highly sensitive biometric identifiers from you, including voice prints, iris or retina imagery, face geometry, and palm prints or fingerprints.
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Biometric data is uniquely sensitive because it is tied to physical identity and cannot be changed if compromised, making its collection a significant privacy consideration.
Walmart may collect highly sensitive biometric identifiers from you, including voice prints, iris or retina imagery, face geometry, and palm prints or fingerprints.
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