How do biometrics protect personal information from unauthorized disclosure?
A biometric record is an encrypted template stored in digital form. Standing alone the record is of no use because it cannot be reconstructed to reveal a persons identity to someone else. When such a template is used as a protective layer to make sure that only the “owner” can access information, it serves as an effective gatekeeper of personal privacy and a strong deterrent against identity theft. Compared to other methods of establishing who you are producing a drivers’ license, showing a birth certificate, or revealing ones family history biometrics are tools that can actually enhance privacy and also prevent abuse.
