What is Biometric Data according to the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (“FDBR”)?

Biometric data means data generated by automatic measurements of an individual’s biological characteristics. The term includes fingerprints, voiceprints, eye retinas or irises, or other unique biological patterns or characteristics used to identify a specific individual. The term does not include physical or digital photographs, video or audio recordings or data generated from video or audio recordings, or information collected, used, or stored for health care treatment, payment, or operations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. ss. 1320d et seq.

 

For more information, see here:  https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/262/?Tab=BillHistory

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https://www.flgov.com/2023/06/06/governor-ron-desantis-signs-legislation-to-create-a-digital-bill-of-rights-for-floridians/

 

 

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