Has Apple managed the fine line between security and convenience? Some security experts aren't so sure.
John Caspar, Hamburg commissioner for data protection and freedom of information, told German news magazine Der Spiegel that the use of biometric technology for the sake of consumer convenience could become a hackers' treasure trove, granting them access to permanent data that cannot be deleted or changed.
Biometric technology is used to verify a person's identity based on their physical or behavioral characteristics through digital means. Identifying features such as a fingerprint, retina scan, and facial features are key markers and are used in surveillance, laptops, smartphones, and passports. These physical elements cannot be altered in the same way as a traditional password, and therein lies the worry associated with putting such data on a mobile device.
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