Do I need to disclose LiveKit in my privacy policy?

Yes. LiveKit processes audio and video stream data, which may contain biometric information under GDPR and CCPA. You must disclose LiveKit as a data processor, explain the lawful basis for processing communications, and describe retention practices. If using LiveKit's cloud service, you must identify LiveKit Inc. as a third-party processor and reference their privacy policy.

What data does LiveKit collect?

LiveKit collects audio and video stream data during sessions, participant identity and metadata (names, user IDs), room and session identifiers, timestamps, and screen-sharing content when enabled. This data may contain biometric information from facial and voice data. If self-hosted, you control storage; if cloud-hosted, LiveKit Inc. processes this data in the United States.

Does LiveKit require a cookie consent banner?

LiveKit itself does not set cookies. However, you may still need consent banners for other tracking technologies on your site. The primary compliance concern with LiveKit is obtaining explicit consent for audio and video recording under GDPR Article 6 and CCPA, not cookie consent specifically.

Who processes LiveKit data and where?

If self-hosted, you are the processor. If using LiveKit's cloud service, LiveKit Inc. (United States) is the data processor. LiveKit Cloud is SOC 2 Type II certified. You must have a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) in place with LiveKit Inc. for GDPR compliance, and ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

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Privacy policy clauses for LiveKit

LiveKit is an open-source real-time communication platform that enables video, audio, and data streaming. Websites integrate LiveKit to power live video calls, webinars, telehealth sessions, and interactive streaming without building communication infrastructure from scratch.

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What data LiveKit collects

Your privacy policy must disclose each of the following data types when you use LiveKit.

Audio and video stream data

Participant identity and metadata

Room and session information

Screen sharing content

When does LiveKit trigger privacy obligations?

Activation point

Adding LiveKit to your product immediately begins collection of audio, video, and biometric data the moment a participant joins a room. Unlike analytics or marketing pixels, LiveKit data flows are real-time and continuous during sessions—not deferred or sampled. This triggers obligations under multiple regimes simultaneously.

GDPR applicability

If any participant is an EU resident, GDPR Article 4(1) (personal data definition) applies instantly: audio and video streams are personal data, and biometric processing under Article 9 requires explicit lawful basis (typically consent or performance of contract). You must have a

Privacy policy clauses for LiveKit

What data LiveKit collects

When does LiveKit trigger privacy obligations?

Activation point

GDPR applicability

CCPA and California Privacy Laws

First concrete step

Where data goes

Common compliance pitfalls

Pitfall 1: Omitting biometric classification in privacy disclosures

Pitfall 2: Missing or outdated DPA

Pitfall 3: Unclear or missing consent flow for recording

Legal note

Sample privacy policy clause

What regulators look for

DPA audit priorities

Relevant enforcement context

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to disclose LiveKit in my privacy policy?

What data does LiveKit collect?

Does LiveKit require a cookie consent banner?

Who processes LiveKit data and where?

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