South Korea to require face scans to buy a SIM
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  • _cryptagion [he/him]@anarchist.nexusEnglish
    37·
    2 months ago

    This seems like just a ploy to collect biometric data for all citizens. Especially given the fact that Samsung owns a significant portion of the entire South Korean economy, and they also run advertising. This would be Google’s wet dream.

  • MonkderVierte@lemmy.zipEnglish
    12·
    2 months ago

    Biometric data requirement to get some neccessary services is exactly the reverse of how a society should be.

  • tal@lemmy.todayEnglish
    11·
    2 months ago

    Biometrics are irrevocable. If you’re worried about stolen personal data, they are not what I would be moving to.

    • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 months ago

      Changing one’s face enough to fool biometrics is so rare as to be discounted. Those bastard Tleilaxu Face Dancers though!