More than consent needed for legal biometric data use: Spanish regulator

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has published a guide outlining how biometric data should be used for access control, according to an announcement translated from Spanish using Google Translate.

The document outlines criteria for the use of biometrics both inside and outside of the workplace. The document's criteria complies with the GDPR and other regulatory frameworks.

The agency describes the processing of biometric data as high-risk and finds it necessary to establish a guide for its use as it …

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