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Ananya Gairola

Elon Musk’s ‘X’ To Introduce Biometric Data Collection In Updated Privacy Policy, Raising Concerns

Elon Musk's Rebranded Twitter, Now X, sparks privacy worries over possibility of biometric data collection in latest policy update. BOLIVIA INTELIGENTE/UNSPLASH.  

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“.

 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. 

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