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The clause establishes X's operational authority to process sensitive biometric and government ID data upon user election. This data category triggers heightened regulatory requirements under biometric privacy statutes and government ID protection frameworks in multiple jurisdictions.
Interpretive note: The provision's opt-in framing may satisfy consent requirements in some jurisdictions but may not meet the specific written consent, notice, and retention policy disclosure requirements of statutes like Illinois BIPA; applicable law in each state would govern enforceability.
Users who voluntarily provide biometric or government ID information authorize X to collect and retain this data for the stated purposes. The terms apply as written upon such voluntary submission; users who do not provide this information are not subject to collection under this clause.
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The clause establishes X's operational authority to process sensitive biometric and government ID data upon user election. This data category triggers heightened regulatory requirements under biometric privacy statutes and government ID protection frameworks in multiple jurisdictions.
Users who voluntarily provide biometric or government ID information authorize X to collect and retain this data for the stated purposes. The terms apply as written upon such voluntary submission; users who do not provide this information are not subject to collection under this clause.
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