The FTC Sets Its Sights on Biometric Information

If you answered yes to any of these questions, your organization collects and uses biometric information. The guidance is useful for both business that use biometric technologies in their own products and services, as well as for businesses that use biometric technologies provided by third party vendors. Additionally, the policy statement guides businesses not to make false statements about the extent to which they collect or use biometric information or whether or how they implement technologies using biometric information. Unfair ActsThe policy statement makes clear that the use of biometric information or biometric information technology may be an unfair practice within the meaning of the FTC Act. TakeawaysDo you know whether your organization collects or uses biometric information, or more directly, does your company’s products or services collect, use, or rely on biometric information?