X will collect biometric information as well as employment and educational details of its users, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter has said in a recent change to its privacy policy.
In its privacy segment, the company said: "Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes."
The policy updates also mention that the company may collect and use personal information (such as employment history, educational history, employment preferences, skills and abilities, job search activity and engagement) to recommend potential jobs to a user; to share with potential employers when a user applies for a job; to enable employers to find potential candidates; and to show users more relevant advertising.
The news, first reported by Bloomberg, mentions that a representative of X confirmed the development. Business Standard verified the additions, which are part of the privacy policy on the company's website.
The company, however, does not define what it means by biometric information and neither does it say how it will collect it. It is also not clear when the new changes will come into effect. The earlier policy is applicable till September 29.
This story is from the September 01, 2023 edition of Business Standard.
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