Article 26. Processing of biometric and genetic data

Biometric data is personal data characterizing the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the subject.

Genetic data is personal data related to the inherited or acquired characteristics of the subject, which are the result of the analysis of the biological face of the subject or the analysis of another element that allows to obtain equivalent information.

Biometric and genetic data that are used to identify the subject can be processed only with the consent of the subject, with the exception of cases related to the implementation of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the administration of justice, enforcement proceedings, as well as in other cases provided by law.

The use and storage of biometric and genetic data in electronic form outside information systems can only be carried out on tangible media that exclude unauthorized access to them.