Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 258

According to the GDPR, Article 4(14), biometric data is defined as:

"Personal data resulting from specific technical processing relating to the ___ characteristics of a natural person."

Which term could NOT be placed in the above definition?

Answer options

• A. Physiological.
• B. Physical.
• C. Intellectual.
• D. Behavioral.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as 'Intellectual' does not pertain to the physical or behavioral traits that biometric data is concerned with. Biometric data specifically relates to measurable physical characteristics (A, B) and behavioral patterns (D) but not cognitive attributes.