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FINGERPRINTING AS A BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION TOOL
António Tavares
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3222-727XJustyna Gach
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2651-0741METHODS AND APPLICATIONS IN MODERN FORENSIC SCIENCE
Abstract
One of the main areas of biometrics, fingerprinting, is crucial for identifying people
on a social as well as an individual basis. It is based on the examination of distinctive
fingerprint traits, which offer a trustworthy way to identify identification.
Technology is extensively employed in security systems, particularly in access control,
border services, and law enforcement. Fingerprinting is vital because it provides
quick and accurate verification processes, which are essential for preventing crime
and maintaining national security. It should be noted, nevertheless, that the efficacy
of this technology is contingent upon the ongoing creation and maintenance of databases,
in addition to the stringent enforcement of privacy regulations. Thus, can dactyloscopy—
one of the most popular biometric instruments available today—fully
meet the demands of international security? What is the relevance of its development
for the future of personal identity and security systems?
Keywords:
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