Quote Originally Posted by Global Scout
There is a risk to this also, because ultimately biometrics won't realize its full potential if it isn't standardized (at least the databases).
If you have to go to the database, you've already lost.

Regardless of how identity is established, gloss over validation and none of it does you any good. Used to be if someone showed up on post, he not only had his papers but could give you the name of someone who could vouch for him. Trust is a weakness, but a web of trust is considerably less weaker than any scheme that attempts to establish bona fides de novo.