Biometric data as a tool for remote personal identification
Journal: RUDN Journal of Law (Vol.29, No. 4)Publication Date: 2025-12-25
Authors : Dmitry Zaporozhtsev;
Page : 981-994
Keywords : biometric personal data; biometric data privacy; personal data; personal data protection;
Abstract
The article examines biometric data as a tool for remote identification. Biometric data, including voice recording, fingerprints, retinal scans, and otheridentities, hold special significance because they enable the accurate establishment of a person's identity, undersoring the relevance of this research topic. The author analyzes legal aspects of the concept of “biometric data”, principles governing their use, and the advantages and disadvantages of such applications to explore the specifics of employing biometric data for remote identification. The article concludes that current legislation needs refinement through unification and clarification of key conceptual terms. This would enable cleaeter delineation among the concepts of biometric personal data as used in legal regulation, remote identification, authentication, and the pertinent areas of legal governance.
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