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Biometric Characteristic

Vangie Beal
Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:36 am

A biometric characteristic is any distinguishing characteristics of an individual that can be measured and extracted from a biometric sample for the purpose of biometricidentification. Biometric characteristics may include a fingerprint, signature, voice pattern, ear form, DNA or other distinguishing characteristic.

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