Biometrics: the invasion of personal data and technological advances Fingerprints and voice recognition have increased dramatically in recent years ALEJANDRA CEBALLOS VARGAS Detener Experts see these advances as an advantage, arguing that writing our passwords in a notebook is lagging behind. (Pixabay) It is increasingly common to use biometrics to access our information. Previously this technology was only seen in movies or government agencies. Our fingerprints, face, and voice have become indispensable even for our phones. Experts see these advances as an advantage, arguing that writing our passwords in a notebook is lagging behind. "Fortunately, biometrics already works for the benefit of business society and users in general. It makes it easier for people to use a physical feature to verify their identity instead of having to create, remember and use a password in each transaction or access," explains Ricardo Torices, director of biometric products for DICIO company.