Biometrics

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Definition

Biometrics (or biometric systems) are methods for uniquely recognizing humans based upon one or more intrinsic physical or behavioural traits.

Such methods have already been used for a long time. However, the new element which triggers Data Protection considerations is that a machine can now automatically conduct these methods and possibly recognise humans with measurable accuracy.

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