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Elon Musk’s Twitter, now rebranded as X, may collect users’ biometric data along with personal employment and education histories, according to its latest privacy policy update. The update not only raises some data concerns but also reflects Musk’s intention to make X the “everything app“.
What Happened: X’s latest privacy policy update revealed the platform’s plans to gather user biometric data. “Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes,” the company said.
The update was first reported by Bloomberg, noting that while the term “biometric” hasn’t been explicitly defined in the policy, it is often associated with information derived from characteristics like facial features, fingerprints, and eye scans.
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Apart from biometric data, X also plans to delve into users’ educational and employment histories.
The company stated that this information could be ...