Legal & Compliance

Biometric Data Compliance Officer

Manages legal compliance around facial recognition, fingerprints and DNA

£45k-£85k Regulation-driven

What it involves

Ensures the collection and processing of biometric data meets GDPR special category requirements, ICO guidance and sector-specific regulation - across workplaces, borders and law enforcement.

Skills & knowledge needed

GDPR special categoriesBiometric technologyRisk assessmentPolicy writingRegulatory liaison

Why it's emerging now

Facial recognition and biometrics are deployed widely but barely regulated — compliance officers prevent multi-million pound fines.

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