I can only see this going into a very dystopian path. Based on their actions, I don't trust these companies, their security practices, nor their privacy policies. Why would I give them my biometrics? And my full palm, at that!? Hell no!
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This happened when car companies brought out fingerprint car alarms. Thieves would just cut your finger off and steal your car.
Holy crap, what? Can you point me to any articles or sources to read more about this?
BBC Link https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4396831.stm&ved=2ahUKEwiBpPGe49uAAxUHLzQIHdJ-DrkQFnoECBUQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2udxqtgzunTpgN2H6uLfd9