BIOMETRIC DATA AND FACIAL RECOGNITION
AUTHOR – DR. BHAWNA ARORA*, ANKIT RAJ** & SHIVAM KUMAR ***
* ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT LAW STUDENT, LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN, UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
** STUDENTS AT LAW STUDENT, LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN, UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
*** STUDENT AT DES’S SHRI NAVALMAL FIRODIA LAW COLLEGE, SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY
BEST CITATION – DR. BHAWNA ARORA, ANKIT RAJ & SHIVAM KUMAR, BIOMETRIC DATA AND FACIAL RECOGNITION, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (2) OF 2026, PG. 192-203, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344. DOI – https://doi.org/10.65393/OOCB1973
Abstract
In the digital age, biometric data and facial recognition technologies have grown in popularity because they offer unique identifiers for monitoring, identifying, and authenticating. Although these technologies have been widely accepted by many companies, concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and social fairness have also increased. This abstract provides a thorough analysis of biometric data and facial recognition, covering applications, privacy concerns, legal frameworks, and recent advancements in the field.
Biometric data comprises physiological and behavioural characteristics such as fingerprints, iris patterns, and facial features. It is utilised for identity, security, and access control. face recognition technology examines a person’s face features to identify them. But this technology has a lot of negative aspects as well, such bias, discrimination, and invasions of privacy.
The chapter explores international perspectives on biometric data regulation, highlighting significant initiatives such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the US’s California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). It also outlines upcoming developments in legislation and policy as well as biometric technology trends in an effort to lessen risks and promote responsible innovation. It is imperative to prioritise transparency, consent, data protection, and individual control.
Keywords: Biometric Data, Facial Recognition, Privacy Concerns, Regulatory Frameworks, Emerging Technologies.