Recital 14 KI-VO
The notion of ‘biometric data’ used in this Regulation should be interpreted in light of the notion of biometric data as defined in Article 4, point (14) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 3, point (18) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 and Article 3, point (13) of Directive (EU) 2016/680. Biometric data can allow for the authentication, identification or categorisation of natural persons and for the recognition of emotions of natural persons.
Consolidated version of 27 July 2026; amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744; recitals from the Official Journal. Retrieved on 15/10/2026. Source