The Data Protection Act covers fingerprint data in exactly the same way as it covers all other personal data held by the school and must be kept secure in the same way – Sentinel contains a secured database which is stored on the network server and does not allow access to non-authorised personnel. Becta have issued a guidance document for schools considering implementing a fingerprint recognition system which you can download here.
The Data Protection Act covers fingerprint data in exactly the same way as it covers all other personal data held by the school and must be kept secure in the same way. Sentinel contains a secured database which is stored on the network server and does not allow access to non-authorised personnel. Becta have issued a guidance document for schools considering implementing a fingerprint recognition system which you can download here.