Biometric data in the workplace: efficacy vs. regulation

23 November, 2023

Technology & Data Protection, Tecnología y Protección de Datos

Recently, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has imposed sanctions for the improper use of biometric systems such as facial recognition, fingerprints or iris analysis.

Our Technology and Data Protection team clarifies some questions in this brief information note.

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