Anthropic Updates Privacy Policy to Allow ID Verification for Claude Users (heise.de)

• Anthropic may now require ID and biometric verification for Claude users under unspecified circumstances.
• Verification provider switched from Yoti to Persona Identities; data is stored by Anthropic.
• Critics raise concerns over Persona's ties to Peter Thiel and potential government access to data.

"Anthropic updated its privacy policy on June 8, 2026, effective July 8, allowing identity verification of Claude users via government ID and biometrics under certain circumstances. The policy shifts from Yoti to Persona Identities for age assurance, and Anthropic will now store the data rather than delete it immediately. Critics point to Persona's ties to Peter Thiel and potential government access. Anthropic states the measure targets only users flagged for fraudulent activity."