X, formerly known as Twitter, updated its privacy notice stating it may collect and use biometric data "for safety, security, and identification purposes," Bloomberg reports. X said premium users will be able to upload their government ID and a picture. The platform also plans to collect users' employment and education histories to recommend opportunities.
1 Sept. 2023
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric data
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