Hacker Noon September 28, 2021
Jessica Truong

Biometrics are becoming more common in today’s society. To put it in simple terms, biometrics are any metrics that can be used to identify a human being. The most common biometric recognition system is Apple’s Face ID and fingerprint recognition to unlock the iPhone. As technology is constantly evolving, biometric systems can be used to replace passwords and aid in catching criminals.

Table of Contents:

  1. What are Biometrics?
  2. How do Biometrics Work?
  3. Biometric Data and Privacy Concerns
  4. How To Protect Biometric Data
  5. Final Thoughts: Biometric Data and Privacy

What are Biometrics?

Biometrics are physical characteristics that can be used to verify a person’s identity via automated recognition devices. These characteristics can be physiological traits (i.e. fingerprints, eyes)...

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