Biometrics are useful wherever card-based systems in access control reach their limits and stronger person-bound identification is required. Especially for high-security areas, palm vein recognition offers a high level of security while remaining convenient to use. It uses the individual vein pattern in the palm of the hand to identify people contactlessly. Depending on the system, palm vein recognition can be used for biometric identification or as an additional factor in authentication.
Biometric characteristics are highly sensitive data — and therefore come with a special responsibility. Before implementation, legal bases, purpose limitation, data protection measures, and template storage should be carefully reviewed.
