Biometric technology CLEAR has officially announced its partnership with T-Mobile. The carrier will use the company's CLEAR1 identity platform to verify employee logins.
We have been hearing about the implementation of this system for quite some time. CLEAR1 is a multi-factor authentication system that confirms identities using selfies to ensure that employees are who they claim to be. It replaces traditional authentication methods such as passwords and one-time PINs.
Over the years, T-Mobile has had to confront multiple cybersecurity threats such as data breaches and SIM swap attacks. The implementation of a new system shows that the company wants to be more resilient to such threats in the future.
While T-Mobile users will be happy to know that the company has introduced a new system to bolster security, many employees have demonstrated unwillingness in the past to use the platform, claiming it violated their privacy.
To register with CLEAR, employees will seemingly have to provide a valid ID as well as a face scan. The biometrics will be handled by CLEAR and employees who do not sign up may lose access to tools required for their job.
It was also reported that CLEAR collected far more data than you'd expect from an identity company and that the data would be retained even after an employee was let go. However, employees can request to have their data deleted, which should ease some nerves.
Leaked document detailing CLEAR requirements for T-Mobile employees. | Image Credit - The Mobile Report
T-Mobile may have been working with employees over the past couple of months to address their concerns. It's not unusual for people to be apprehensive about new systems, but CLEAR has an impressive roster of clients, which should inspire confidence in its ability to keep data safe.
With T-Mobile branching out into new services and acquiring more customers through purchases, it's sitting on more customer data than before, which makes security all the more paramount. At the same time, it's important to ensure that employees are comfortable using new systems and that any fears they may have are assuaged.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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