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Biometric Data Collection

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes Walmart's operational authority to capture and process biometric data during customer interactions at physical locations. This authorization extends biometric data collection beyond traditional transaction records to include physiological identifiers used for security and loss prevention functions.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The provision establishes that biometric data collection occurs as part of using certain in-store services and accessing store facilities. Users operating under these terms consent to the capture and use of biometric identifiers for the specified operational purposes.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect biometric information, including biometric identifiers such as fingerprints, facial geometry, or other biometric data, in connection with certain in-store services and security operations. Such biometric information may be used for loss prevention, identity verification, and other operational purposes.

— Excerpt from Walmart's Walmart Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
TCPA
United States Federal
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Walmart Privacy Policy
Entity
Walmart
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005038
Document ID
CA-D-00617
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9200be8a92b071fecc372cef5e5d5d41ac0ea9720243d99cf467dc9f3ca2026b
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 15:27 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Walmart
Document: Walmart Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005038
Captured: 2026-05-07 15:27:09 UTC
SHA-256: 9200be8a92b071fe…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/walmart/walmart-privacy-policy/biometric-data-collection/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Walmart's Biometric Data Collection clause do?

The clause establishes Walmart's operational authority to capture and process biometric data during customer interactions at physical locations. This authorization extends biometric data collection beyond traditional transaction records to include physiological identifiers used for security and loss prevention functions.

How does this clause affect you?

The provision establishes that biometric data collection occurs as part of using certain in-store services and accessing store facilities. Users operating under these terms consent to the capture and use of biometric identifiers for the specified operational purposes.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 22 platforms. See the full comparison.

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