Anthropic's identity verification policy takes effect today. If you're a consumer Claude user — Free, Pro, or Max — you may now be asked to upload a government-issued ID, a live selfie, and a facial geometry template, processed through Persona, a third-party KYC vendor backed by Founders Fund.
On July 8, Anthropic's updated privacy policy takes effect. Users flagged for potential policy violations will be required to upload a government ID, a selfie or video, and a face geometry template — biometric data processed through Persona, a third-party identity verification company backed by Founders Fund.