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Privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance · Core

Biometric data

Also called: biometric information

ELI5

Data derived from biological or behavioural characteristics, often subject to special rules.

Used in conversation

“How are we defining biometric data in this deck?”

Pitch context

You will see “Biometric data” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance.

Why it matters: In privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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