BIOMETRICS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

What are Biometrics?

Body measurements and calculations are collectively referred to by the technical term “biometrics.” Some commonly-used biometric identifiers used in access control are Iris Recognition, Voice Recognition, Eye-Tracking and Fingerprint Scans. Any calculation or measurement of the human body may be considered a type of biometric, such as face or head shape, facial expressions, brain activity.

What is a Biometric Screening?

A biometric screening involves applying a technical device to register body measurements and calculations. For example, a fingerprint reader is a commonly-used example. Another form of biometric screening uses electroencephalography (EEG) to take cognitive metrics.

What Biometrics are tracked using EEG?

An electroencephalogram (EEG) may be considered a biometric reader. An EEG macroscopically detects brain waves. This approach is seen as a promising technique to generate a biometric template. The measured activity of the brain is universal, cannot easily be circumvented, and there is a wealth of clinical literature showing the unique and permanent nature of specific features the EEG can track.

What is a Biometrics Appointment?

In a biometric system where personal data is required for access, each person must have their data taken by a biometric scanner. This can include an iris scan, fingerprint scans, and other types of data capture, depending on the system’s requirements. At a biometrics appointment, the recognition system’s required data is captured through technical instruments.

Are Biometrics safe?

Biometric security is hailed by some as a robust method of verification. This is due to the ability to recognise precise biometrics unique to individuals. However, storage and protection of personal data raises questions. In all settings, the uniquely personal information from biometric technology scans can be used to identify and/or spoof users and research subjects. Even systems that store personally-identifiable information separate from user records do not allay these data privacy concerns.

How are Biometrics Used for Identification and Authentication?

Biometric identification is used in access control settings to ensure that only the authorized user is granted access. Measurements and calculations such as iris recognition, voice recognition, and fingerprint scans are commonly used in these settings. For example, a fingerprint reader found on many smartphones may be associated with travel documents, or an iris scan may be associated with security controls for building access.

What happens to identical twins biometrics?

Even identical twins have different fingerprints, and cannot be mistaken for each other.

Therefore, businesses like Banks that deal with sensitive data and information will benefit a great deal from the added protection biometrics.