X (Twitter) will now be able to collect your biometric data

X, formerly Twitter, has updated its privacy policy to collect more data from its users. Among them is your biometric data. The social network owned by Elon Musk explained in his message Internet that this information will be used “for security and identification purposes”, as long as the user gives their consent.

Twitter said the change will be applied from September 29th. The company didn’t make it clear that it includes “biometric data,” but the term is often used to refer to the registration of facial features, eyes, or fingerprints.

The collection of biometric data will be available only to premium users for now. “X will be given the opportunity to present his government-issued ID in conjunction with selfieto add a validation level”, added to the social media post. He claimed that this would help the platform fight phishing attempts.

The new Twitter policy also allows the collection of user experience and educational history. The company will use this data to create its own X Hiring message board. Thus, you can recommend jobs to users and suggest potential candidates to employers.

Twitter, biometric dice, and a “super app”

Elon Musk has long insisted that one of his priorities is to eliminate fake Twitter accounts. In this sense, the social network implemented a subscription model at the beginning of this year, which requires pay $8 per month. This way, users can get their accounts blue-checked and prove they are genuine users, the company said.

Musk also said he wants to turn Twitter into “super app” or “app for everything”. The most common example is WeChat, a Chinese messaging service that also offers an online payment system, video calling, online shopping, and sending emails.

Earlier this year, Twitter began work on a payment system that could be integrated into the platform. He Financial Times reported that it had already applied for regulatory licenses in the United States.

Elon Musk also announced on Thursday that Twitter will soon support audio and video calls. In his profile, the mogul revealed that this new feature will have a “set of unique factors.”