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Enhanced features biometric data deletion schedule

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 275 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

When will Zoom delete biometric data used for enhanced features?
Zoom will delete biometric data used for enhanced features when it is no longer necessary, adequate, or relevant to offering those features, or when two years have passed since the user's last interaction with Zoom, whichever occurs first.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Biometric data collected for enhanced features has a defined maximum retention period of two years from last interaction, but may be deleted earlier if Zoom determines it is no longer necessary, adequate, or relevant.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1629 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your biometric data used for enhanced features will be deleted no later than two years after your last interaction with Zoom, and potentially sooner if Zoom determines it is no longer necessary, adequate, or relevant.

How other platforms handle this

Walmart Medium

Any biometric data we collect from you will be deleted within 48 hours and will be used for the purpose of enabling you to see yourself wearing virtual eyeglass frames.

Google Gemini Medium

We keep some data until you delete your Google Account, such as information about how often you use Gemini Apps.

Grindr Medium

If you decide to delete your Profile, it will no longer be visible to other Grindr users and your personal information will generally be deleted within 28 days.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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This data will be deleted when no longer necessary, adequate, or relevant to offering the features or when two years have passed since your last interaction with Zoom, whichever occurs first.

Excerpt from Zoom's Privacy Statement

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Zoom Privacy Statement
Entity
Zoom
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-030772
Document ID
CA-D-00190
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2cdaf89746b4ead6eb84dcc77d42c153ed2873fbea3fa5dae94f8a50d9833ee5
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:36 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Zoom
Document: Zoom Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-030772
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:36:51 UTC
SHA-256: 2cdaf89746b4ead6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zoom/zoom-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-030772/enhanced-features-biometric-data-deletion-schedule/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
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Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zoom's Enhanced features biometric data deletion schedule clause do?

Biometric data collected for enhanced features has a defined maximum retention period of two years from last interaction, but may be deleted earlier if Zoom determines it is no longer necessary, adequate, or relevant.

How does this clause affect you?

Your biometric data used for enhanced features will be deleted no later than two years after your last interaction with Zoom, and potentially sooner if Zoom determines it is no longer necessary, adequate, or relevant.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 275 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Zoom?

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