Risk ClassificationArticle 3(40)Article 5(1)(g)Annex III Section 1
Biometric Categorisation
The assignment of natural persons to specific categories on the basis of their biometric data, such as sex, age, hair colour, eye colour, tattoos, behavioural or personality traits, or any other characteristics. Inferring sensitive categories (race, political opinion, etc.) is prohibited under Article 5(1)(g).
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