Security News > 2023 > September > X (Twitter) to Collect Biometric Data from Premium Users to Combat Impersonation

"Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes," the company said.

The social media behemoth told Bloomberg, which first reported the development, that the change is limited to premium users and that a biometric matching process "Will also help X fight impersonation attempts and make the platform more secure."

To that end, users will be given the option to provide government ID and a picture for identity matching or verification using biometric data, the company told the publication.

There is currently no clarity on how it plans to collect it and for how long such information will be retained in its systems.

The policy update is also expected to include a caveat for collecting users' employment and educational history to surface potential job recommendations, share that information with prospective employers, and serve tailored ads.

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