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Biometric Data: Companies Should Act to Mitigate Risks in the Face of Growing Regulations and Increased Risk for Liability
Current and pending laws related to biometric information are complex and vary greatly from state to state and outside the United States. As new legislation continues to be introduced and considered, the risks for companies that collect or use biometric information will continue to increase. The authors of this article discuss biometric data and advise businesses that collect, store, use, or otherwise access biometric information to be aware of all relevant guidance and potential for liability, and take steps to implement policies and procedures that, at a minimum, meet the applicable statutory requirements.
There is a growing trend to regulate biometric data and severely punish companies that do not adequately protect this data. Every company that collects or uses biometric data should be careful to ensure compliance with applicable laws intended to protect this sensitive information.
Click here to read the full article published in The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law by Robert Wells, Veronica Jackson and Christopher Tully.
