This recital applies to all EU Member States subject to the AI Act.
The definition of 'biometric data' used in this Regulation should be interpreted in light of the definition of biometric data set out in the relevant EU regulations and directives.
The notion of ‘biometric data’ used in this Regulation should be interpreted in light of the notion of biometric data as defined in Article 4, point (14) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 3, point (18) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 and Article 3, point (13) of Directive (EU) 2016/680. Biometric data can allow for the authentication, identification or categorisation of natural persons and for the recognition of emotions of natural persons.