nam 22 uu 4500 10.59704/4bf773b23a580855 DE-Verfassungsblog cr||||| 251203s2025||||xx#|||||o|||| ||| 0|eng|| 10.59704/4bf773b23a580855 doi eng 342 23 Kontak, Matija Author aut Biometric Technologies, Frontex and Fundamental Rights Kontak, Matija Verfassungsblog 2025-12-03 Text txt rdacontent Computermedien c rdamedia Online-Ressource cr rdacarrier Biometric data qualifies as particularly sensitive personal data under the GDPR, and its processing must meet strict legal requirements. Frontex’s exploration of novel biometric technologies, including DNA profiling and vein recognition, raises concerns in the absence of demonstrated necessity or proportionality. Such developments require prior Fundamental Rights and Data Protection Impact Assessments. Overall, the legal and technical prerequisites for expanding the use of these technologies, particularly in light of interoperability challenges and fundamental rights protections, are not yet sufficiently established. CC BY-SA 4.0 asylum Biometric recognition Eurodac Frontex Migration Max Steinbeis Verfassungsblog gGmbH Verfassungsblog 2366-7044 https://verfassungsblog.de/biometric-technologies-frontex-and-fundamental-rights/ raw object