In today’s world, verifying and authenticating identities is paramount in physical and digital spaces. At Veridas, we offer cutting-edge solutions to address this challenge in both scenarios, including identity document verification, facial biometrics, voice biometrics, and physical access control. This article will explore the benefits of using facial biometrics instead of fingerprint biometrics and how it can revolutionize in-person and online identity verification processes.
Enhanced Identity Verification with Facial Biometrics
Facial Biometrics: A Trusted Identity Association
Regarding remote registrations, facial biometrics excels in associating an individual with their official identification document. This technology can certify that the person claiming an identity is the true owner, ensuring a secure and reliable verification process. On the other hand, fingerprint data is not typically available on identification documents, making it challenging to ensure an accurate match between the individual and their identity.
Universal Applicability of Facial Biometrics
Capturing fingerprints remotely requires high-resolution cameras or specialized hardware. In contrast, facial biometrics can be captured using lower-resolution cameras available on most smartphones. This universal applicability makes facial biometrics a versatile solution that can be implemented across various platforms and devices.
Overcoming the Limitations of Fingerprint Biometrics
Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination
Issues with fingerprints due to illnesses or temporary jobs make accurate verification difficult. However, Veridas’ facial biometrics, based on artificial intelligence algorithms and deep neural networks, is an inclusive and non-discriminatory solution as every individual possesses a unique facial structure regardless of fingerprints.
These facial biometric solutions also enable the recognition of partially visible faces, such as those wearing glasses or face masks. They are also helpful for blind individuals without eyes or pupils and those with non-erect neck postures, as no specific front-facing position is required. Finally, the technology can identify individuals irrespective of race, gender, or age, recognizing faces in different poses, lighting conditions, and age differences.
Enhanced Accuracy, Experience, and Convenience
Facial biometrics overcomes the issues associated with fingerprint biometrics. While fingerprint recognition often requires multiple attempts, especially in challenging conditions like cold weather, facial recognition provides instant access, enhancing the user experience seamlessly and without interruptions.
Moreover, the accuracy of fingerprint biometrics is affected by dirty or wet hands and cannot be used when users are wearing gloves. In contrast, facial biometrics offers precise results regardless of hand conditions or the presence of gloves. This ensures greater comfort and efficiency, surpassing limitations and providing a more convenient experience for users in various situations.
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Privacy and Security Considerations
Hygiene and Health Concerns
Fingerprint readers require physical contact, raising concerns about hygiene and potential disease transmission. During the COVID-19 pandemic, fingerprint methods were deactivated to mitigate health risks. In contrast, facial biometrics provides a contactless solution, eliminating hygiene-related concerns.
Privacy Protection
The generation and use of fingerprint biometric data are standardized, which can compromise privacy due to interoperability and personal data extraction. On the other hand, facial biometrics does not allow reverse engineering of facial images from the resulting biometric vectors. These vectors are not interoperable with those generated by other systems, ensuring higher privacy protection.
Mitigating Surveillance Concerns
A common concern associated with facial biometrics is the possibility of remote image capturing, which could lead to cases of massive and indiscriminate surveillance. However, it is essential to note that our technology operates in close proximity to the user, requiring their presence in front of the camera for identification. This ensures that our systems do not facilitate remote surveillance, mitigating the risks associated with mass surveillance and safeguarding user privacy.
Conclusions
Facial biometrics offers significant advantages over fingerprint biometrics, revolutionizing the landscape of identity verification. With Veridas’ AI-driven, fully automated solutions that comply with global compliance standards, organizations can enjoy secure, reliable, and convenient identity verification. By choosing facial biometrics, companies can enhance the user experience, promote inclusion, and protect privacy, paving the way for a passwordless and keyless future where people are recognized privately, securely, and voluntarily for who they are.
