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There's so much stolen data, let's produce more data that can be stolen...
I feel 1984 we passed the situation in 1984 now, and the book now depicts a utopia instead of a dystopia.
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.
Biometrics are irrevocable. If you're worried about stolen personal data, they are not what I would be moving to.
How does this work with all the plastic surgery going on and people changing their faces for vanity?
Korean here. My country hasn't even collected the data yet, so it will. What were they thinking?
My guess is that they hope this somehow stops the scam calls.
Considering the worldwide rise of fascism, I have doubts this is intended to benefit the citizens.
Biometric data requirement to get some neccessary services is exactly the reverse of how a society should be.
Sounds like a great way to steal your bio data...
Remember biometric information is like an account name, not like a password. You can change and reset your password, but not your fingerprints.
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