The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (“CIPL”) at Hunton Andrews Kurth has published a report on Enabling Beneficial and Safe Uses of Biometric Technology Through Risk-Based Regulations. In the report, CIPL discusses global laws and regulations related to biometric data and advocates for a risk-based approach to regulation.
The growth of biometric technology applications has led to potential societal and economic benefits, but there are also concerns about individual rights and data protection laws focusing on biometric data. CIPL explores various use cases of biometric technology in different contexts and sectors, including security, accessibility, and healthcare. These examples serve as the basis for recommendations to lawmakers, policymakers, and regulators.
To ensure responsible development and deployment of biometric technologies, CIPL encourages consistency and accuracy in defining biometric data and related terminology across jurisdictions and industries. Organizational accountability measures can also help prevent misuse of biometric data.
CIPL proposes the use of collaborative regulatory tools such as sandboxes to support the implementation of biometric applications. A three-pronged risk-based approach is recommended for regulating biometric technologies: firstly by considering potential risks associated with the technology; secondly by implementing appropriate safeguards; thirdly by monitoring ongoing developments in the field. By adopting these recommendations, stakeholders can work towards enabling the beneficial use of biometric technology while protecting individual rights and privacy. To read more about this report download it from the provided link.
