Biometric/Safeguarding Data

Question 1

What is biometric data?

Answer 1

Biometric data refers to any biological or behavioral characteristic that can identify a specific individual. Examples include fingerprints, facial recognition, iris scans, voice patterns, and gait analysis. These unique identifiers are collected and converted into digital templates stored in databases for identification purposes.

Question 2

What are the advantages of biometric data?

Answer 2

Biometric data offers several advantages over traditional authentication methods, such as passwords, pins, or tokens.

Let’s examine three of these benefits. First, is security. Biometric data is unique to each individual and cannot be easily guessed, stolen, or forged.
Unlike passwords, biometric data cannot be forgotten, lost, or shared with others. This reduces the risk of identity theft, fraud, or unauthorized access.

The second is convenience. Biometric data is easy to use and does not require customers to remember or enter complex passwords or codes.

Third is accuracy. Biometric data is more accurate and reliable than other forms of authentication, as it is based on the physical or behavioral traits of the customer.

Biometric data can also verify the customer’s identity in real time, such as during online transactions, video calls, or remote work.