Australians would prefer to use voice biometrics rather than PIN and password verification to prove their identity but security experts warn biometrics exposes consumers to even greater risk.
The controversial plan is set for the next session of Parliament, introducing the possibility of mandatory identity cards containing biometric information and tied to a central database.
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