During the month of November I had the honor of participating, alongside the Public University of Navarra, in the International Congress on Biometrics, Administrative Law and Data, a meeting place where we addressed some of the most relevant issues about the present and future of biometrics, artificial intelligence and its impact on the protection of fundamental rights and privacy.
Throughout the congress, we discussed key issues such as security in biometric authentication, the balance between innovation and data protection, and the transition towards systems based on the principles of “privacy by design” and “privacy by default”. We also analyzed the importance of incorporating additional layers of security to prevent AI-enhanced identity fraud, as well as the regulation of these uses within the framework of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR), which establishes clear criteria to minimize risks and ensure trust in these technologies.
In this context, a central conclusion of the congress was clear: we must not slow down the advance of innovation, but ensure that this progress is made in an ethical manner that respects fundamental rights. Biometrics and artificial intelligence are transforming our society, and their implementation must be carried out with responsibility and legal rigor.
This congress was an exceptional opportunity to reflect on the challenges that the future holds for biometrics and law.