Balancing Benefits and Privacy: CIPL Report Calls for Risk-Based Regulations for Biometric Technology
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL) at Hunton Andrews Kurth recently published a report titled “Enabling Beneficial and Safe Uses of Biometric Technology Through Risk-Based Regulations.” This report explores the global laws and regulations surrounding biometric data and advocates for a risk-based approach to regulation.
The report delves into various use cases for biometric technology across different contexts and sectors, including security, public safety, online safety, accessibility, and healthcare. These use cases form the basis for recommendations to lawmakers, policymakers, and regulators. The CIPL report highlights the benefits of biometric technology applications while acknowledging concerns about potential harms to individuals’ rights.
To better balance the benefits of biometric technology with the protection of individuals’ rights and privacy, the report suggests implementing collaborative regulatory tools like sandboxes to support the application of biometric technologies. Additionally, it calls for organizational accountability measures to ensure responsible development and deployment of biometric technologies. CIPL also recommends consistency and accuracy in defining biometric data and related terminology across jurisdictions and industries.
For more information on this topic, download the full report from CIPL’s website or stay informed about the latest developments in biometric technology regulation.
