# Biometric data

Source: https://conformitate.md/en/glossary/biometric-data

Glossary

## Definition in the Law [art. 4](https://conformitate.md/en/law-195-2024/article-4#term-15 "biometric data")

> personal data resulting from specific technical processing relating to the physical, physiological or behavioural characteristics of a natural person, which allow or confirm the unique identification of that natural person, such as facial images or dactyloscopic data;

## In plain words

Biometric data is data obtained through specific technical processing of a person’s physical, physiological or behavioural characteristics, which allows or confirms that person’s unique identification. A facial image processed by a time-clocking system, or a fingerprint used for office access, is biometric data.

**The Romanian and Russian texts are those published in Monitorul Oficial. This English text is an unofficial translation by conformitate.md and has no legal force.**

Not an official publication. The Law was published in Monitorul Oficial No. 367-369/2024, art. 574.

Text verified on 15 October 2026 · [Romanian text on legis.md](https://www.legis.md/cautare/getResults?doc_id=144681&lang=ro)

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