Defined term
Biometrics
Biometrics: Measurable physical characteristics or personal behavioral traits used to identify, or verify the claimed identity, of an individual.
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Measurable physical characteristics or personal behavioral traits used to identify, or verify the claimed identity, of an individual. Facial images, fingerprints, and handwriting samples are all examples of biometrics. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
The use of a human body part or measurement thereof for identification. Under the 2007 VVSG, biometric identifiers are permitted but any voti ng system which accepts a biometric must also accept some other form of identification which does not rely on the same characteristics.
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The Cyber Glossary
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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