The ‘Guidance on the Collection and Use of Biometric Data’ (the Guidance) replaces the 2012 version and explicitly states when biometric data can be collected as well as the privacy measures that ensure that the data is correctly and safely processed.
Hong Kong’s data protection law currently treats personal data and sensitive personal data the same. With this latest guidance, the PCPD is addressing the previously unclear standards of handling sensitive data.
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