Legal considerations of using biometric data in hiring practices

By George Waggott ( September 25, 2025, 11:46 AM EDT) -- Organizations are increasingly using biometric data in their hiring processes. Facial recognition technology is used to verify the identity of candidates. It can also be used to analyze video of candidates’ faces to gather data about their emotional reactions and use of language to infer their suitability for a role. During pre-employment medical exams, candidates’ genetic data can also potentially be collected and used to predict a broad range of risk factors in candidates such as addiction, cancer and even certain personality traits....