Fannie Mae Biometric Information Privacy Notice
Last Updated: November 26, 2025
This Biometric Information Privacy Notice (“Notice”) explains what biometric information Fannie Mae may collect, how this information may be used, and how it is safeguarded and retained. Fannie Mae uses various biometric tools that capture biometric information from employees and contingent workers, and other individuals (collectively “Individuals” and “you”) for the purposes of access to Fannie Mae assets (e.g., facilities, offices, systems, etc.), identity verification, and fraud prevention.
This notice is limited to biometric information; please refer to other applicable Fannie Mae privacy notices to learn about Fannie Mae’s practices for other types of personal information that we process.
Biometric Information
When we refer to “biometric information,” we generally mean information generated by measurements of your physical or biological characteristics that is used to identify you. Information such as face scans or fingerprints may be considered biometric information if they are being used to identify you by technical means. As used in this Notice, “biometric information” includes “biometric identifiers,” which may include a fingerprint or scan of hand or face geometry. The definitions of “biometric information” and “biometric information” may differ based on applicable laws.
Purpose of Collection
Fannie Mae uses biometric information (1) in connection with security and access control for Fannie Mae assets (e.g., facilities, offices, and systems, etc.) and (2) for identity verification and fraud prevention purposes.
Sharing of Biometric Information
We may share biometric information we collect as described here:
- We may share the information with our service providers who perform services on our behalf. For example, we may use a service provider to collect biometric information on our behalf.
- In addition, we may disclose information about you (i) if we are required to do so by law or legal process (such as a court order), (ii) in response to a request by law enforcement authorities or regulatory agencies, or (iii) when we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to prevent physical harm or financial loss or in connection with an investigation of suspected or actual illegal activity.
Fannie Mae does not sell or otherwise disclose your biometric information other than as described above.
Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect, including biometric information. Fannie Mae maintains internal processes to respond to data security incidents, including incidents that may impact biometric information.
Retention Schedule and Guidelines
For current employees and contingent workers, Fannie Mae will retain biometric information about you for the duration of your employment or contracting relationship with Fannie Mae. Fannie Mae will securely and permanently destroy the biometric information after the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining the biometric information has been satisfied, after determining pursuant to a review that storing the biometric information is no longer necessary, or no longer than a year from the end of your relationship with Fannie Mae, whichever occurs first.
For other individuals, Fannie Mae will securely and permanently destroy the biometric information after the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining the biometric information has been satisfied, after determining pursuant to a review that storing the biometric information is no longer necessary, or when your relationship with Fannie Mae ends, whichever occurs first.
In the event of litigation or legal investigation, we may preserve information as required by law. This information is retained and protected in accordance with legal hold processes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Biometric Information Privacy Notice, please contact Workplace Security.
