Biometrics describes the capturing of personal data via a retinal or fingerprint scan, and it is becoming more common in day-to-day life, with many people using biometric data to unlock their mobile phones.
The technology is now being used in conjunction with other security systems, such as CCTV Gloucester, to strengthen retail security.
How biometrics is bolstering retail security.
Biometric data can bolster retail security by linking smart access controls with commercial CCTV cameras such as those offered by apmfireandsecurity.com/cctv-installation/cctv-installation-gloucester/.
The cameras use facial-recognition technology to identify known criminals and prevent their entry. They can also be used to monitor behaviour patterns before people attempt to enter the premises and block access if anti-social behaviours are noticed.
Biometric data can also be used to track customers in a shop and support age verification checks.
Benefits of biometric security controls.
Biometric-enabled CCTV cameras will deliver many benefits to retail businesses. Firstly, they will enable businesses to better support customers by directing a member of staff to anyone who appears to need help. Linking biometrics to loyalty cards can enhance the customer experience by personalising individual benefits. They should reduce the likelihood and costs of anti-social behaviour such as shoplifting. Finally, they will improve worker safety.
Disadvantages of biometric security controls.
Retailers wishing to implement biometric security controls must demonstrate that they have a lawful basis for wishing to capture special category personal data and advertise that they are doing so. This can have a negative reputational and financial effect, with security-conscious consumers taking their business elsewhere.
