89: Data Privacy: The Legal Challenges of Biometrics

Biometric data - like facial recognition and fingerprints - is being used more frequently, for example for access controls to buildings and identity verification. But with the UK GDPR and increasing regulatory scrutiny, businesses need to be careful about how they use it. In this podcast, Co-Leaders of the UK Data Protection and Cyber Security practice, Loretta Pugh and Jocelyn Paulley, break down the legal risks of using biometric data and what businesses can do to stay compliant. They look at real-world examples, common issues, and useful tips on managing the legal risks. ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Subscribe to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars straight to your inbox: https://gowlg.co/35efH2r  Alternatively, you can view our full selection of insights and resources here: https://gowlg.co/3IwEr41  Want to get to know us? Follow us on: LinkedIn: https://gowlg.co/3hqmatB  Facebook: https://gowlg.co/3th2w8N