US FTC posts 6-point biometrics policy to protect consumers

United States federal regulators have put businesses on notice about the sins of commission and omission that mostly likely spark an investigation into their biometrics use.

The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's top consumer protection body, has published six practices that businesses should know could bring sanctions. Other points could be added, according to the commission.

This idea of a formal policy first surfaced last summer.

Five are reminders of what those wanting to handle biometric data are required to …

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