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Biometric Data Collection

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes X's authority to process biometric data across multiple operational purposes while conditioning certain collection activities on either user choice or legal authorization. The consent requirement for biometric processing creates a compliance obligation that varies based on applicable jurisdictional law.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 8, 2026
First Seen
May 8, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 967 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users may share biometric information with X, which the platform is authorized to process for specified operational and product development purposes. The terms require consent prior to biometric processing only where applicable law mandates such consent; in other jurisdictions, the authorization operates based on user choice or legal permission without an explicit consent requirement.

How other platforms handle this

Paramount+ Medium

"By clicking 'Next', you are indicating that you have read and agree to the TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY"

OpenAI Medium

We automatically collect certain information from your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Service, we collect information about the individual web pages or products th...

Microsoft Azure Medium

Location data. Data about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. For example, we collect location data using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) (e.g., GPS) and data about nearby cell towers and Wi-Fi hotspots. Location can also be inferred from a device's IP address...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Biometric information: X may collect biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes, and to help provide and improve our products and services, if you choose to share that information with us or if it is permitted by applicable law. Where required by law, we will obtain your consent prior to processing your biometric information.

— Excerpt from X's X Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
X Privacy Policy
Entity
X
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006635
Document ID
CA-D-00030
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0f23df42ef3cddb4de37fa368ab31f32853cb55b59dcc25c699bf64703e25d81
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 12:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: X
Document: X Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-006635
Captured: 2026-05-08 12:18:24 UTC
SHA-256: 0f23df42ef3cddb4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-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 X's Biometric Data Collection clause do?

The clause establishes X's authority to process biometric data across multiple operational purposes while conditioning certain collection activities on either user choice or legal authorization. The consent requirement for biometric processing creates a compliance obligation that varies based on applicable jurisdictional law.

How does this clause affect you?

Users may share biometric information with X, which the platform is authorized to process for specified operational and product development purposes. The terms require consent prior to biometric processing only where applicable law mandates such consent; in other jurisdictions, the authorization operates based on user choice or legal permission without an explicit consent requirement.

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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