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CIPP-E Question #194: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C. When processed with the intent to uniquely identify or authenticate a natural person.. According to the GDPR, the processing of photographs should not systematically be considered as processing of special categories of personal data, unless they are covered by the definition of biometric data. Biometric data is defined as personal data resulting from specific techn

Question

According to the GDPR, when should the processing of photographs be considered processing of special categories of personal data?

Options

  • AWhen processed with the intent to publish information regarding a natural person on publicly
  • BWhen processed with the intent to proceed to scientific or historical research projects.
  • CWhen processed with the intent to uniquely identify or authenticate a natural person.
  • DWhen processed with the intent to comply with a law.

Explanation

According to the GDPR, the processing of photographs should not systematically be considered as processing of special categories of personal data, unless they are covered by the definition of biometric data. Biometric data is defined as personal data resulting from specific technical processing relating to the physical, physiological or behavioral characteristics of a natural person, which allow or confirm the unique identification or authentication of that natural person, such as facial images or dactyloscopic data. Therefore, the processing of photographs is considered processing of special categories of personal data when it involves the use of specific technical means, such as facial recognition, that allow or confirm the unique identification or authentication of a natural person.

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