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Processes biometric data, in Tonga

Privacy Act 2025, sensitive personal information and childrenfrom a date not yet set2 lines

Privacy Act 2025, ss. 28-29 (sensitive personal information and children) · Read the law's page

  • Do not process sensitive personal information, including biometric data such as a voiceprint or facial image, unless a section 27 basis is met and, in addition, the data subject has given and not withdrawn consent to that specific purpose or another section 28 ground applies.
  • Before processing a child's personal information, or that of an individual lacking capacity to consent, obtain the consent of a parent or other appropriate legal guardian and apply appropriate age and consent verification mechanisms, including government approved identification documents.

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