BioID

BioID is a biometric identification technology and the brand name used by a company that provides facial recognition–based identity verification solutions. The core service offers online identity verification and authentication by analyzing a user's face and, in many workflows, a live presentation to verify claimed identities. The system combines facial recognition with liveness detection to distinguish a real person from spoofing attempts such as photographs or videos, and may include depth sensing or motion analysis as part of the verification process.

Technology and methods commonly involve capturing a selfie or live video, sometimes in conjunction with official identity documentation, and comparing it to stored reference data. Some implementations require a guided sequence of movements or expressions to improve accuracy and detect presentation attacks. The approach is typically delivered via cloud-based APIs and software development kits (SDKs) for web and mobile platforms, enabling organizations to integrate identity verification into onboarding, account login, and transaction authentication workflows.

Applications and use cases include customer onboarding for compliance with KYC/AML requirements, age verification, fraud prevention, and secure access to accounts or services. The technology is utilized across sectors such as financial services, fintech, e-commerce, and telecommunications, among others, to streamline verification while aiming to reduce fraud and manual review.

Privacy and security considerations are central to deployments, with emphasis on informed user consent, data minimization, encryption in transit and at rest, and governance over biometric data retention and storage. Some providers offer on-device processing options and configurable retention policies to align with regional data protection laws and industry best practices.