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Preventing abuse of biometrics authentication technology

Biometric authentication promises a modern, convenient, reliable and effective way to verify someone's identity. PHOTO: REUTERS
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SINGAPORE - Do you unlock your smartphone with your face or fingerprint?

Welcome to the world of biometrics authentication - a whopping US$28 billion (S$39 billion) global market, which promises a modern, convenient, reliable and effective method to verify someone's identity.

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