Question:
What procedures should we have in place for our biometric fingerprint scanning timekeeping device?
Answer:
Biometric systems for authentication, security purposes, and timekeeping are increasingly being used by employers. However, the use of biometric data in the workplace is still fairly new and the laws are still catching up. While there is no comprehensive federal statute in place that specifically addresses the use or disclosure of an employee’s biometric data, there are federal statutes in place that address related privacy and data security protections. For example:
In the absence of federal laws directly addressing biometric data in the workplace, states are beginning to create statutory protections for employees with respect to its use. For example:
In the absence of federal laws directly addressing biometric data in the workplace, states are beginning to create statutory protections for employees with respect to its use. For example:
As the laws on this topic are relatively new and continually evolving, we encourage you to consult with Congruity's team of professionals at: 844.247.4100 prior to implementing biometric scanning as your only timekeeping method. At the very least, you will need written consent from your employees and must have secure methods in place for storage and disposal of the collected information.