Incident #6E51A5 · 12 MAY 2026notable
happn adds optional facial/ID verification and algorithmic detection of unlawful content to its EU terms
With your consent, happn may now capture a facial image (generating biometric data) or check an ID document for anti-fraud at registration or during use. In certain countries where the law requires it, it also verifies age with an ID or other proof of majority. happn says it proactively detects unlawful content using continuously improved algorithms, with human review if you challenge a decision. The fixed one-year retention period after account deletion is replaced by wording about retaining 'certain' data, and the mention of legal proceedings and damages for misuse of reporting is removed.
Taken from you
- ID document or proof of majority checks for age verification in some countries
- Automated algorithmic detection of content, leading to decisions on your account
- Fixed one-year retention period after account deletion replaced by unspecified retention of 'certain' data
Won back
- Human review of algorithm-based decisions when challenged
- Removal of the warning about legal proceedings and damages for misuse of reporting
Evidence · 4 of 4 quotes matched in source
HAPPN reserves the right, with your consent, to capture a facial image or to verify an identity document at the stage of Member registration or during the use of the Service.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
HAPPN takes the initiative to detect and identify unlawful content by relying on algorithms that are continuously updated and improved.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
the decisions of HAPPN taken on the basis of these algorithms shall always be subject to a human review.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
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