United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

     Facial recognition technology falls under the category of biometric software, which utilizes mathematical mapping of an individual’s facial features and stores it as a faceprint. The technology compares a digital image or live capture to the stored faceprint in order to verify an individual’s identity through deep learning algorithms.

    This technology has become ubiquitous in both public and private spaces serving various purposes such as personal device authentication and assisting the law enforcement agencies in identifying and apprehending criminals. It is also undeniable that the non-contact operation of facial recognition can bring higher authentication efficiency especially during the post-pandemic era, however, various concerns have emerged.