In November 2023, the Spanish data protection authority (AEPD) unveiled new guidelines regarding the use of biometric data in the workplace to ensure companies’ compliance with data protection laws while implementing attendance control systems such as fingerprint scanners. Let’s take a look at what it says. Understanding Biometric Data Biometric data, like fingerprints, retina scans, […]
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AI Act – What’s next?
After a record-long negotiation (36 hours), the EU Parliament declared on Friday, December 8, 2023, that they have successfully reached an agreement on the upcoming AI Act. As of now, there is no official text available. The only official sources of information that we have are press releases from the EU institutions involved in the […]
Google is getting rid of passwords – Should your company do the same?
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the traditional password has long been the gatekeeper of our online identities. From email accounts to social media profiles, passwords have been the first line of defense against unauthorized access. But recently Google has announced a paradigm shift in its approach to account security that could signal the beginning of […]
Dutch DPA imposes fine on company using fingerprint technology for attendance and time registration
The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, Dutch data protection authority, imposed a fine on a company, which relied on scanning their employees’ fingerprints for attendance and time registration.[1] Facts in a nutshell In the case at hand, the respective company introduced the new fingerprint system in order to reduce the fraudulent abuse of the previous attendance and time […]