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Agencia de Proteccion de Datos (PRODHAB) — Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (VID biometric platform)
May 4, 2026 · Costa Rica
PRODHAB Resolution 029-2026-RF found the TSE was unlawfully commercialising biometric data (fingerprints and photographs) via its Identity Verification platform (VID) without express prior consent, ordering informed consent and cancelling the affected database's registration.
Key takeaway — how to prevent this
Biometric data (faces, iris, fingerprints) needs an explicit lawful basis or consent. Scraping or capturing it without one is unlawful across the EU/UK and many US states (e.g. Illinois BIPA) — and draws the largest fines.
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