biometric data
Unique physical identifiers
Biometric data is information derived from a person's unique physical or behavioral characteristics—fingerprints, facial structure, iris patterns, voice, gait.
Such data is used for identification and authentication: The phone unlocks using biometric data.
Unlike passwords, biometric data cannot be changed if compromised, raising significant privacy concerns.
- fingerprintsRidge patterns identifying individuals
- fingerprint scannerDevice reading digit patterns
- facial recognitionAutomated identification by face
- iris scanIdentity verification via eye patterns
- retina scanBiometric reading of eye's interior
face unlock · touch ID · passport · border control · security clearance · DNA profiling · voice recognition · medical records · liveness detection · identity verification · digital identity · privacy · database · phone number · encryption algorithms · template · social security number · email address
- Passportspassport card, passport number, passport photo, passport holder, passport office
- privacyprivacy, private, seclusion, confidentiality, solitude
- data privacyGDPR, de-identification, consent, privacy policy, k-anonymity
- forensicsDNA, DNA analysis, fingerprints, forensics, criminalistics
- biometricsfingerprints, fingerprint scan, iris scan, face recognition, palm print
- Credentialscredential, credentials, degree, diploma, certificate
biometric datapassword
Authentication string
PIN · security key · smart card · one-time password · passphrase