Trust
Does encrypting the fingerprint get around the ban?
No; converting biometric data into a mathematical code does not remove its status as special category personal data.
Detail
Template, digest or vector — whatever it is called, it remains tied to the person and is therefore subject to the same protection.
Encryption is therefore a security measure, not a legal basis.
Source
Source: Personal Data Protection Board principle decision, 29.04.2026, 2026/921.