The use of biometric technologies, such as fingerprint scanners and facial recognition systems, offers businesses unprecedented levels of security and efficiency. However, the collection and processing of this data are subject to the strictest legal regulations. Under the Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection, biometric data is classified as a "special category of data," which imposes the highest level of legal scrutiny and a mandatory compliance obligation. At Legal Sandbox Georgia, we provide expert legal counsel to ensure that your company's use of biometric data is fully compliant with the law, thereby protecting you from significant legal and financial penalties.
According to the law, processing biometric data is permissible only if it is absolutely necessary to achieve a legitimate purpose, and that purpose cannot be achieved by other, less intrusive means. This principle of proportionality is critical. For example, using a fingerprint scanner to control access to a high-security server room may be justifiable, but using it for general employee attendance tracking would likely be deemed disproportionate and therefore unlawful. Our team assesses your processing objectives to help you maintain the critical balance between necessity and legal compliance.
The legal basis for processing biometric data is exceptionally limited. In most commercial situations, the only valid ground is the explicit, freely given, and written consent of the data subject. Before collecting any data, you are obligated to provide the individual with comprehensive information about the specific purpose of the processing, the data retention period, and the security measures in place. Furthermore, it is mandatory to inform the Personal Data Protection Service of Georgia before commencing the processing. Our firm assists in drafting compliant consent forms and privacy policies, as well as managing communications with the regulatory authority.
Partnering with Legal Sandbox Georgia ensures that your innovative solutions are built on a solid legal foundation. We conduct comprehensive audits of your data processing procedures, prepare Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and help you implement organizational and technical security measures to protect this sensitive information. Our goal is to enable you to leverage the benefits of technology while in full compliance with the law, protecting both your business and the privacy of your employees and clients.