Biometrics in the EU are regulated by the GDPR and the AI Act, which address the use of biometric technologies beyond security into areas like emotion recognition and employee monitoring. The GDPR governs the processing of biometric data as personal and, in some cases, “special category” data requiring consent. The AI Act categorizes biometric systems by risk, with real-time remote identification largely prohibited, and specific rules for emotion recognition and categorization. Organizations face complex compliance challenges due to overlapping regulations, requiring a nuanced understanding of technology and legal responsibilities.
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