{"id":34550,"date":"2026-05-29T16:56:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T16:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certn.co\/biometric-notice\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:57:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T16:57:48","slug":"biometric-notice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/certn.co\/anz\/biometric-notice\/","title":{"rendered":"Biometric Notice"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"\" class=\"container colour-theme-light-green text-left default-padding small-padding-bottom\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            <p class=\"legal-centre-breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/legal-centre\/\">Legal Centre<\/a> \/ Biometric Notice<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biometric Notice<\/h1><p>Version 1.3 \/ Effective September 11th 2024<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons legal-centre-pdf-download is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link 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(max-width:900px){.legal-centre-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}.legal-centre-sidebar{position:static}.legal-centre-sidebar ul{columns:1}}\n<\/style><div class=\"legal-centre-layout\"><aside class=\"legal-centre-sidebar\" aria-label=\"Legal documents\"><h2>Legal Centre<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/terms-of-use\/\">Website Terms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/politique-de-confidentialite\/\">Politique de confidentialit\u00e9<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/service-agreement\/\">Service Agreement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/data-processing-addendum\/\">Data Processing Addendum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/addenda-sur-le-traitement-de-donnees\/\">Addenda sur le traitement de donn\u00e9es<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/conditions-de-service\/\">Conditions de service<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/conditions-dutilisation-du-site-web\/\">Conditions d\u2019utilisation du site Web<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/biometric-notice\/\" aria-current=\"page\">Biometric Notice<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/avis-biometrique-fr\/\">Avis biom\u00e9trique<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/applicant-terms-of-use\/\">Applicant Terms of Use<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/conditions-dutilisation-du-demandeur\/\">Conditions d\u2019utilisation du demandeur<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/aside><main class=\"legal-document-content\"><div class=\"legal-document-body\">\n                        <div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"B1YNNOzs0\" data-time=\"1724183601361\"><span style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 32px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Biometric Notice<\/span><br style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\/><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"B1MF4VuziC\" data-time=\"1724183601361\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">Please review the below information before providing your consent for Certn to process your Biometric Data.<\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"SycnEOfo0\" data-time=\"1724183729720\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"BkNKV4dzoA\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">\u201c<\/span><b style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">Biometric Data<\/b><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">\u201d is personal information resulting from specific technical processing relating to the physical, physiological or behavioral characteristics which allow or confirm the unique identification of that natural person.<\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"BJrFEEOzoA\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"BJIFNEdfj0\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><b style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">Why do you need my biometric data?<\/b><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"BkvF44_GjA\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"BkOF4NuGo0\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">As part of the remote background screening services we provide to our clients, we collect your Biometric Data to (i) remotely verify your identity, and (ii) prevent and combat fraud.<\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"SyYtEE_zjC\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"Bk5FV4OMsC\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><b style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">How does it work?<\/b><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"BysYVE_GsA\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"Sy2FNEdMiR\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">We will ask you to scan a copy of your government-issued ID, and take a selfie using your mobile device or laptop. We use an AI algorithm to measure certain features of your face in both your ID photo and your selfie, and compare them to one another to confirm the person completing background screening matches the person on the ID. This helps us combat fraud, and ensures we are providing accurate information to our clients.<\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"rJpK4NufoA\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"H1RKVEdzi0\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><b style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">Who will have access to my Biometric Data?<\/b><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"H11gKEE_ziR\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"BkllYN4_MjR\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">Except where required by law, your Biometric Data is accessible only to us and our service providers who require access to Biometric Data to help us provide our Services. We do not share Biometric Data with any other third parties. That said, we will provide certain information about you to the client on whose behalf we are performing the background check, which could include copies of the ID document and photo you provided us, and confirmation that we were or were not able to verify your identity. <\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"Bk-gKNNuMo0\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"ryzgFEN_Gi0\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">Certn does not sell, lease, trade or otherwise profit from your Biometric Data.<\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"r1XgYE4dfiC\" data-time=\"1724183601362\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"rkNxFNEdGj0\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><b style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">How will you protect my Biometric Data?<\/b><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"HJSeK4EOziA\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"By8et4NOMsA\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">The Company uses industry standard security safeguards to store and protect your Biometric Data, in accordance with our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/privacy-policy\/\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"color:rgb(17, 85, 204)\">Privacy Policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">. Unless required by law, once your identity has been verified, we will delete your biometric data from our systems within 30 days.<\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"BJvgYEEOfi0\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"S1OlYENOfiA\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">The location of Biometric Data storage is based on the location of our client. For example, if our client on whose behalf we are performing a background check is located in Canada, your Biometric Data will be stored in Canada. If you reside in a different country from our processing locations or the location of our client, we may transfer your Biometric Data for the purpose of completing the identity verification, in accordance with our Privacy Policy<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(7, 65, 70);font-size:14px\"> <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/privacy-policy\/\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"color:rgb(17, 85, 204)\">https:\/\/certn.co\/privacy-policy\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">) and applicable privacy laws.<\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"SJYxFENdMi0\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"HyqgFNV_fiC\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><b style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">What are my rights?<\/b><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"SJsgKNNuMjR\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"rk3xtVNdfjC\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">You may choose not to consent to the processing of your Biometric Data. If you choose not to consent to biometric identity verification, we may not be able to process your application or provide verification results to our client. <\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"HyplYN4_fiA\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"SkRxKEN_MsC\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">You can also:<\/span><\/div><ul data-section-type=\"3\" class=\"ps-section ps-parent\" data-id=\"rygZKNN_GiR\" data-time=\"1724183601363\"><li style=\"font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"rk-bKN4dMoA\" data-time=\"1724183601374\">revoke your consent to the processing of your Biometric Data, <\/li><li style=\"font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"SkzWFEE_GsC\" data-time=\"1724183601374\">request a copy of your Biometric Data,<\/li><li style=\"font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"BymWtNEuGo0\" data-time=\"1724183601374\">request corrections to your Biometric Data, and<\/li><li style=\"font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"rJ4-FVVufiR\" data-time=\"1724183601374\">request deletion of your Biometric Data,<\/li><\/ul><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"HyBbF4NuMj0\" data-time=\"1724183601374\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"SkIZFENOfiA\" data-time=\"1724183601374\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">at any time by contacting us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:privacy@certn.co\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"color:rgb(17, 85, 204)\">privacy@certn.co<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">. Upon receiving notice, we will notify our client on whose behalf we are performing the background check, and promptly respond to your request.<\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"Bkw-tNN_fiA\" data-time=\"1724183601374\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/><\/span><\/div><div data-section-type=\"1\" class=\"ps-section\" data-id=\"B1_WYNE_zoC\" data-time=\"1724183601374\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">If you require more information about <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">the nature and scope of your data processing<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">, please <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:14px\">contact Certn\u2019s Privacy Officer at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:privacy@certn.co\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"color:rgb(17, 85, 204)\">privacy@certn.co<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">.<\/span><\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/main><\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-34550","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/anz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/anz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/anz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/anz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34550"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/anz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34559,"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/anz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34550\/revisions\/34559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/anz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}