A client in the restaurant industry brought this up to me recently: "I bought a fingerprint clock, put it in the kitchen, and an employee refused to register. Can I force them?". Short answer: no, not like that. Fingerprints, faces, and hand geometry are personal data protected by Law 25.326, and installing a biometric reader without further ado is the fastest way to get hit with a complaint before the AAIP. Here I explain what the Argentine regulation requires, what risks poorly implemented biometrics carry, and what alternatives exist to control attendance without stepping on the law.
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Biometric time tracking in Argentina and Law 25.326 on data protection
Can you force your employees to clock in with a fingerprint or facial recognition? Law 25.326 considers biometric data to be sensitive personal information: informed consent, legitimate purpose, registration of the database with the AAIP, and security measures. What the Argentine regulation requires and what alternatives you have in 2026.
June 20, 20268 min de lectura read
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