Biometrics were suggested for examinations in universities

According to the project, which was published by the Ministry of Digital Development, before starting the online exam, students will need

say randomly generatedsequence of numbers: the system will compare the student’s voice and the movements of his face. This way, the EBS will make sure that it is a real person, and not a photo or deepfake, the department explained to the publication.

If the identity is verified with a probability of over 99.99%, the system will admit the student to the exam.

In addition to biometrics, it is also possible to observefollow the student through cameras or monitor his pupils. However, the department emphasized that these are not mandatory requirements and can be introduced only at the request of management. 

The explanatory note states that EBSso far “the only legally established mechanism for biometric identification.” Therefore, if the university decides to introduce facial identification, then students will need to go to the bank branch where they register biometrics and record a voice sample, as well as a photo. At the same time, the EBS is valid only for Russian citizens - it will not be available to foreign students, Rostelecom said.

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