CNN —X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, said this week it may collect biometric and employment information from its users — expanding the range of personal information that account-holders may be exposing to the site.
“Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes,” the policy read.
In addition, under a new section labeled “job applications,” X said it may collect users’ employment and educational history.
The change also happens as some regulatory initiatives around the world begin to require that social media companies verify their users’ ages.
On Thursday, however, a federal judge temporarily blocked an Arkansas law mandating age verification for social media platforms, just hours before it was due to take effect.
Persons:
X, Elon Musk
Organizations:
CNN, Twitter
Locations:
Arkansas