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Re:I recommend against using biometric identification by maxerickson on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @06:15PM (#15233416)
Fingerprints don't confirm who you are though.

In certain circumstances they can, but a phone sensor accepting whatever input it is being given isn't one of those circumstances.

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Re:I recommend against using biometric identification by KGIII on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @06:17PM (#15233435)
They do an adequate job for the vast majority of use cases. I guess you could hire a security guard to walk with you and ensure your ID matches your physical traits?

Nothing is ever completely secure and usable. There will be some trade offs.

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