Privacy Commissioner seeks input on draft biometrics guidance documents

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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is seeking input to update its guidance on handling biometric information for both public and private sector organizations. The OPC is releasing two draft guidance documents, one addressing risks under the Canadian federal private sector privacy law (PIPEDA) and the other pertaining to the Privacy Act, which governs how federal institutions handle personal information. The guidance aims to help organizations ensure the use of biometric technologies, such as facial recognition, voice identification, and fingerprinting, in a privacy-protective way. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback by January 12, 2024, through the OPC's consultation and call for comments process.