Why You Shouldn’t Use Biometrics to Secure Smartphone

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First published: 22 August 2022 @ 6:00 pm

3. Government Agency Can Take Your Fingerprint by Force

Security experts have warned that forced fingerprinting is lawful and not an invasion of privacy.

You can refuse to give your password to police, but they can force you to give your fingerprints. In extreme cases, police can even get a court order to collect your fingerprints.

That‘s why, instead of biometric security feature, you should use a password and other high level of security, which the law protects from coercion.

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Let’s Forgo the Biometric Technology

Biometrics is an essential feature in smartphones, but they’re not perfect and should be used with caution. Although it’s very easy to change your password or PIN number, changing fingerprints is almost impossible.

In addition, there are many situations where the police can force you to give up your fingerprints by force.

That’s why it’s better to use something more secure than your fingerprints to lock your personal device.

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