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Biometric Authentication

Authentication

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Application Permissions Secure Enclave

Inherence-factor verification using biometric templates.

Definition

Biometric authentication verifies identity using measured physiological/behavioral traits compared against stored templates, often protected by secure hardware.

In plain English Inherence-factor verification using biometric templates.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Biometric systems impact privacy because templates are sensitive, and misuse or weak protections can increase surveillance risk.

Example

Example: Local matching of a fingerprint template within a hardware-backed secure environment.