Open Andreas4242 opened 5 months ago
Would #992 be okay, too? It just swaps "pin" for "face recognition".
No
While Face ID and similar biometric systems offer convenience and can provide robust security features, PINs offer a more private, controllable, and less invasive option. The use of a PIN avoids the complexities and potential dangers associated with the handling and protection of biometric data, making it a preferable choice from a data privacy and security perspective.
Precondition
Cross-checked related issues?
Describe your feature
Using a PIN-protected chat app on a smartphone that is already secured by a PIN provides an additional layer of security and several advantages:
Enhanced Privacy and Security: If someone manages to bypass the main phone's PIN lock (by observing or guessing), having a separate PIN for chat apps ensures that personal messages remain protected. This is crucial for confidential communication. Particularly, unlocking the phone in a store with many video cameras leads to the PIN being easily read. Example "bring you Phone to a Store for repair / Display change / Battery:
Access for Multiple Users: In scenarios where I might share my device with others (e.g., family members or colleagues) for basic tasks or phone calls, a PIN-protected chat app ensures that my messages stay private even if the main access to the phone is shared.
Prevention of Accidental Access: Even in cases of unintentional access, such as children playing with my phone, having a PIN for specific apps can prevent them from accessing sensitive information.
Compliance and Professionalism: For professionals who use their personal devices for work, a PIN-protected chat app can help comply with corporate policies or legal requirements regarding handling confidential information.
"Multi-layered defense" ensures that even if one security measure fails, others are in place to protect my data. Security by design and default is generally a good approach.