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Biometric and Identity Verification Data Collection

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the operational basis for biometric data collection within the account onboarding and verification workflow, linking the collection practice to specific regulatory compliance requirements rather than optional service features. This framing clarifies that biometric processing occurs pursuant to legal obligations rather than discretionary corporate functions.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 28, 2026
First Seen
Apr 28, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 967 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are required to provide biometric and facial recognition data as a condition of account verification and ongoing service access. The collection and processing of this data occurs through third-party service providers selected by Webull, meaning the data transfers outside Webull's direct control during the verification process.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may collect biometric information, including facial recognition data, as part of our identity verification processes to comply with applicable know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. This information is collected and processed by our identity verification service providers.

— Excerpt from Webull's Webull Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Webull Privacy Policy
Entity
Webull
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003963
Document ID
CA-D-00057
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
52ce27ebbc3f44e8211fd1b42bcf95b713a9bb02589393332f68453da894ec75
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 03:09 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Webull
Document: Webull Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-003963
Captured: 2026-05-11 03:09:09 UTC
SHA-256: 52ce27ebbc3f44e8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/webull/webull-privacy-policy/biometric-and-identity-verification-data-collection/
Accessed: June 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Webull's Biometric and Identity Verification Data Collection clause do?

The clause establishes the operational basis for biometric data collection within the account onboarding and verification workflow, linking the collection practice to specific regulatory compliance requirements rather than optional service features. This framing clarifies that biometric processing occurs pursuant to legal obligations rather than discretionary corporate functions.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are required to provide biometric and facial recognition data as a condition of account verification and ongoing service access. The collection and processing of this data occurs through third-party service providers selected by Webull, meaning the data transfers outside Webull's direct control during the verification process.

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