Original question: "Selfie photos, live videos, voice comparison, fingerprints, are all examples of biometrics. Which statement best describes how you felt when you were asked to provide biometric information to prove your identity?"
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U.S. opinions on requests for biometric data for ID proof 2024
A survey conducted in the United States in August 2024 found that most consumers were surprised to be requested to provide biometric data for identity proof. For 43 percent, such data seemed too sensitive. A further 33 percent thought it was a routine request and went further providing requested information.
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Identity Theft Resource Center. (May 20, 2025). Opinions of consumers in the United States on being requested to provide biometric information for ID proof as of August 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 19, 2026, from /statistics/1610540/us-opinions-on-bio-data-for-id-proof/
Identity Theft Resource Center. "Opinions of consumers in the United States on being requested to provide biometric information for ID proof as of August 2024." Chart. May 20, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 19, 2026. /statistics/1610540/us-opinions-on-bio-data-for-id-proof/
Identity Theft Resource Center. (2025). Opinions of consumers in the United States on being requested to provide biometric information for ID proof as of August 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 19, 2026. /statistics/1610540/us-opinions-on-bio-data-for-id-proof/
Identity Theft Resource Center. "Opinions of Consumers in The United States on Being Requested to Provide Biometric Information for Id Proof as of August 2024." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 20 May 2025, /statistics/1610540/us-opinions-on-bio-data-for-id-proof/
Identity Theft Resource Center, Opinions of consumers in the United States on being requested to provide biometric information for ID proof as of August 2024 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1610540/us-opinions-on-bio-data-for-id-proof/ (last visited July 19, 2026)
Opinions of consumers in the United States on being requested to provide biometric information for ID proof as of August 2024 [Graph], Identity Theft Resource Center, May 20, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1610540/us-opinions-on-bio-data-for-id-proof/
