Article 50(3), 50(5)
CurrentFrom 2 Aug 2026Inform People Exposed to Emotion Recognition or Biometric Categorisation Systems
Applies to Deployer; Emotion Recognition; Biometric Categorisation.
- Actors
- Deployer
- Context
- Biometrics
- Themes
- Data, Privacy & InformationGovernance & Accountability
Tracker Networks Guidance
Inform natural persons exposed to an emotion-recognition or biometric-categorisation system about the operation of the system and process personal data in accordance with applicable data-protection law. Apply the statutory criminal-law exception where relevant. Provide the information clearly and distinguishably, no later than the person's first interaction or exposure, and in accordance with applicable accessibility requirements.
Official text
3. Deployers of an emotion recognition system or a biometric categorisation system shall inform the natural persons exposed thereto of the operation of the system, and shall process the personal data in accordance with Regulations (EU) 2016/679 and (EU) 2018/1725 and Directive (EU) 2016/680, as applicable. This obligation shall not apply to AI systems used for biometric categorisation and emotion recognition, which are permitted by law to detect, prevent or investigate criminal offences, subject to appropriate safeguards for the rights and freedoms of third parties, and in accordance with Union law.
5. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 shall be provided to the natural persons concerned in a clear and distinguishable manner at the latest at the time of the first interaction or exposure. The information shall conform to the applicable accessibility requirements.
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Related risks
Unlawful or Inappropriate Biometric AI Use
Biometric identification, categorisation or emotion-recognition AI may be deployed outside permitted conditions or without adequate safeguards.
AI Transparency or Disclosure Failure
People may not receive required AI interaction, biometric, synthetic-content or deepfake disclosures in a clear, timely and accessible manner.
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