Anthropic introduces biometric identity verification for Claude users (opens in new tab)
Anthropic has updated its privacy policy to include mandatory identity verification for consumer accounts under specific circumstances. Starting July 8, 2026, users of the Free, Pro, and Max plans may be required to submit government-issued identification and biometric data. This process involves capturing a live selfie and a scan of a photo ID to generate facial geometry templates for authentication. <a href="
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