Biometric identity information upon registration

(1) Notwithstanding regulation 4(7), an employed person shall provide the following biometric identity information for registration– (a) a photograph or other facial information; (b) fingerprints; (c) manual signature, if the employed person is fourteen years and over; and (d) a physical description or a description of distinguishing features. 10 Social Security (2) The Board may, by resolution, waive the requirement for an employed person to provide biometric identity information if person is unable to provide the biometric identity information by reason of physical incapacity due to injury or otherwise. (3) Biometric identity information obtained under subregulation (1) shall be used only for social security purposes. (4) An officer or employee of the Board shall not disclose an insured person’s biometric identity information unless that person has– (a) an order from a court of competent jurisdiction; or (b) written authorization from the insured person or legal representative of the insured (5) Every officer and employee of the Board who knowingly or negligently discloses biometric identity information contrary to subregulation (3) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction pursuant to section 57A to– (a) a fine not exceeding $5000.00; (b) imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year; or (c) both such fine and imprisonment.