Processes biometric data, in Jamaica

Data Protection Act, 2020 (Act 7 of 2020), ss. 2(1), 24 · Read the law's page

• Do not process genetic data, biometric data, health data or any other sensitive personal data unless at least one condition in section 24 is met in addition to a condition in section 23.
• Treat a photograph or other facial image, finger print, palm print, iris scan, retina scan, vein pattern, gait, signature, keystroke pattern or voice that allows unique identification of an individual as biometric data, and therefore as sensitive personal data.
• Obtain the data subject's consent in writing before processing their sensitive personal data on the consent condition, and stop processing on that condition once the consent is withdrawn.
• Do not process sensitive personal data for medical purposes unless you are a health professional or a person who owes an equivalent duty of confidentiality.