Biometric Age Verification for Alcohol and Cigarette Purchases in Russia: A Game-Changing Innovation

2023-11-20 08:02:03

Russians will be given the opportunity to buy alcohol and cigarettes without a passport. You just need to confirm your age using biometrics. He writes regarding a possible innovation “Slow.ru”

In order to get this opportunity, a citizen of the Russian Federation will simply need to submit his data to the Unified Biometric System. The Center for Biometric Technologies is interested in developing an age verification service for alcohol and nicotine-containing products. Therefore, such a future is quite likely. The service might be operational as early as 2024. All that remains is to prove to people that this procedure is safe and can make life easier.

Rostelecom CEO Vladislav Povolotsky said that it will not be necessary to confirm age using a face cast. Even simplified biometrics through State Services will do. In the app, all you need to do is take a selfie and have a verified account.

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