Session Description

Biometrics in the workplace is becoming more and more popular, especially to ensure more accurate and compliant time and attendance tracking. A survey done by Spiceworks calculates around 62% of organizations are already using biometric technology as a means of authentication for their networks and that number is growing.

The example you're likely most familiar with is the Face ID software now available on the iPhone. However unlike (Personal Health Information (ePHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII), biometric data is not highly regulated.

Biometric data is an emerging privacy concern because it is not like a password. If it is compromised, it cannot be changed and has serious implications for the lives of those who own it. Internet-connected products play an increasingly important role in our lives, so ensuring those products protect the personal information that they collect is critical.

Presentation will focus on the challenges that come when using cutting edge technology and the safeguards you as an employer should take for the protection of biometric data used in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• What is Biometric Data
• Uses inside of the workplace
• HR's responsibilities to protect Biometric Data; and, Current Legislative Activities surrounding Biometric Data

About the Speaker

Martha "Marty" Bryson is a seasoned human resources professional with more than 25 years of experience across the hospitality, entertainment, and nonprofit healthcare sectors. She holds a Master of Legal Studies degree and maintains both the SHRM-SCP and SPHR senior-level HR certifications. In addition, Marty has earned SHRM Specialty Credentials in People Analytics and in Total Rewards, reflecting her expertise in data-driven HR strategy and comprehensive employee benefits programs.

As Manager, Benefits for Chapters Health System, Marty oversees the organization's benefits portfolio, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and workers' compensation administration for nearly 4,500 employees across 26 states. Her work focuses on administering and delivering competitive, employee-centered benefits programs that support workforce well-being and organizational success.

A dedicated SHRM volunteer and advocate for the HR profession, Marty has served in numerous leadership and volunteer roles at both the local and state levels over the past two decades. She is also a member of the SHRM Voice of Work Research Panel, contributing insights that help shape the future of work and the human resources profession.