If the EMB uses technology to collect voter registration data, is biometric data captured and used during registration?

ODIHR, Republic of Cyprus, Parliamentary Elections, 30 May 2021, Needs Assessment Mission Report, accessed 29 May 2021

“The right to vote is extended to all citizens who are at least 18 years old by election day and have resided in Cyprus for a period of six months before becoming eligible to vote. Voter registration is active and compulsory. Citizens becoming eligible to vote are required to register within 30 days. Despite voter records being linked to the civil registry, according to some ODIHR NAM interlocutors active voter registration is maintained due to the personal data protection issues, and the need to verify voters’ actual place of residence.

Voter registration is maintained by the Civil Registry and Migration Department of the MoI. Every voter is issued a voting booklet, which can serve as identification document on election day. Separate voter lists are compiled for elections of religious groups’ representatives, voters in enclaves not under government control, and imprisoned voters. Voter lists are revised and updated quarterly by the MoI and district offices and voter registration information is available for public scrutiny review at district offices and online. As of 2 January, the total number of registered voters was 543,804.”

Ministry of Interior, Civil Registry Section, accessed 29 May 2021

It has to be noted that there is requirement to submit a photograph together with registration forms.