Yury Shabanov, Deputy Head of the Department of Development of Digital Identity Technologies at the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation, said that Russians have passed biometrics more than 50 million times. In this respect writer TASS.
According to him, the Russians delivered biometric samples (face images and voice recordings) to receive certain services or use various services. We are talking about services and services provided using biometric systems. Shabanov stated that according to the estimations of the Ministry of Digital Development, approximately 2 billion people in the world use biometrics. He added that their numbers are constantly increasing.
Shabanov reminded that the Unified Biometric System (UBS) operates in the country. Its purpose is to ensure the security of biometric personal data of Russians.
“As the state, we attach special importance to the security of biometric data. “It is important for us to prevent leaks, especially abroad,” Shabanov said.
According to him, EBS is safe and protected in accordance with regulatory requirements. The deputy head of department also explained that biometrics can be offered voluntarily and that organizations do not have the right to refuse service if they refuse to receive services.
EBS was created in 2018 with the initiative of the Central Bank and the Ministry of Transport. Now with the help of biometrics, you can maintain an account for utilities, open an account or take a loan from a bank remotely, get a fan card without visiting the MFC. You can donate face images or voice-overs both in the bank and through the mobile application.
Former bankers asked Do not charge them for the use of biometrics.