# Recital (94)

Any processing of biometric data involved in the use of AI systems for biometric identification for the purpose of 
law enforcement needs to comply with Article 10 of Directive (EU) 2016/680, that allows such processing only 
where strictly necessary, subject to appropriate safeguards for the rights and freedoms of the data subject, and where 
authorised by Union or Member State law. Such use, when authorised, also needs to respect the principles laid down 
in Article 4 (1) of Directive (EU) 2016/680 including lawfulness, fairness and transparency, purpose limitation, 
accuracy and storage limitation.

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Source: Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act) as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, consolidated text of 27 July 2026 (Official Journal of the EU). This page is AI-generated legal information, not legal advice. Verify against the Official Journal.
Canonical: https://euaiactlaw.com/recital/94