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UODO — Primary School No. 2 in Gdansk
March 5, 2020 · Poland · Education
The UODO fined Primary School No. 2 in Gdansk for unlawfully processing the biometric data (fingerprints) of 680 children for canteen access without a legal basis, deeming it disproportionate and unnecessary. The school was also ordered to erase the collected data and cease further collection.
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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