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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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.
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