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Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania (LVAT) v. Vilnius University (remote-exam facial recognition)
June 12, 2024 · Lithuania
The LVAT ruled that the facial-recognition biometric system Vilnius University used to verify students during remote COVID-19 exams was proportionate and lawful, upholding annulment of the VDAI's 2021 order that had directed the university to cease the biometric processing.
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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