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Iris Recognition

Iris Recognition:

Iris recognition is a biometric method that uses pattern-recognition techniques on images of the irises of an individual’s eyes (the colored ring around the pupil). The iris has complex patterns that are unique to each person and stable over time, making it an excellent biometric identifier.

In an iris scan, a camera (often infrared to capture detail even in dark-colored eyes) takes a high-resolution photo of the iris, and software encodes the pattern into a digital template. For authentication or identification, this template is compared to stored records for a match. Iris recognition is known for its high accuracy and is used in high-security applications – for example, border controls (some countries use it in e-passport gates) and secure facilities access.

It’s relevant to digital identity proofing as it provides a contactless yet reliable way to verify someone’s identity remotely. For trust and security, iris recognition is resistant to many common spoofing tactics (since a photo of an eye is usually detected by liveness checks like pupil dilation or by 3D structure).

However, sophisticated attacks like patterned contact lenses or high-quality prosthetic replicas have been attempted, so iris scanners often incorporate additional liveness or multi-modal checks. As with all biometrics, protecting the biometric data and ensuring user consent (especially since eyes are sensitive personal data) remains important under privacy regulations.

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