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Photos and Data Protection

I. Purpose

The policy describe how Nested Knowledge uses photo and how Nested Knowledge ensures compliance with GDPR's Data Protection requirements.

II. Scope

This policy affects all employees, contractors, and consultants of Nested Knowledge.

II. Policy

Legitimate interest

Nested Knowledge shares photos of employees and contractors, a form of personal information, on our website. We use photos of employees for marketing materials, instructional materials, and online, interactive scientific publications.

We do not require personnel to provide consent to photo processing, as they have legitimate interest.

Biometric data

Biometric data is used to identify individuals via facial recognition, fingerprinting, or other technologies. Biometric data is “special personal information: and is subject to additional protections. Photos are classified as biometric data if they meet the following requirements:

  • White, off-weight, or light gray background
  • Facing the camera
  • Neutral expression on face
  • No glasses or hats

Nested Knowledge does not knowingly share employee biometric photos. Employees and contractors should avoid uploading biometric photos to any Nested Knowledge system.

Revision History

AuthorDate of Revision/ReviewComments
K. Cowie01/24/2022Created
J. Johnson
wiki/policies/regulatory/photos.1643054711.txt.gz · Last modified: 2022/01/24 20:05 by katcow