What does the regulation say about mandatory facial recognition?
As stipulated in the regulation, the requirement for the use of facial identification and recognition technology by betting operators is established as part of the identification procedures, allowing for the verification of the validity of the bettors' identities.
The procedures should include obtaining, verifying, and validating the authenticity of the bettor's identification information, including by comparing this information with that available in public and private databases, if necessary.
They should also include confirming the bettor's identity through communication channels provided in the user's registration, such as email, short message service (SMS), or messaging apps.
Justification for the mandatory procedure
The requirement for facial recognition in the regulation of sports betting in Brazil was established during discussions of the Bill to regulate the sector in the National Congress. This initiative began through an amendment proposed by Senator Jorge Kajuru (PSB/GO), which was later approved with some adjustments to its wording.
The justification presented for the inclusion of the amendment to the bill was to reinforce security and integrity in betting operations, contributing to preventing fraud, protecting minors, and facilitating oversight to ensure the integrity of the sector.
"With this measure, it becomes considerably more challenging for malicious individuals or minors to circumvent the rules, something essential to maintaining the integrity of the sector and allowing only authorized persons to participate," says the justification of the amendment presented by Senator Jorge Kajuru.
The text also highlights the widespread acceptance of this technology in other areas, reinforcing its reliability and effectiveness as a measure to ensure a fair and safe gaming environment.
How to comply with mandatory facial recognition
Facial identification/recognition is nothing more than a form of biometrics that uses the distinctive features of a person's face to verify and identify their identity.
In the process of capturing facial images, the system conducts a detailed analysis of contours, proportions, and patterns, characterizing itself as a practical application of facial biometrics. The information resulting from this scanning is then compared to a database to identify matches.
At first glance, integrating facial recognition and biometrics may seem challenging for sports betting operators. However, it is crucial to emphasize that there are established and widely tested technologies for this purpose, as we will see below.
Identity validation in practice: how Caf can help
Caf stands out for its specialization and wide range of identity verification solutions. We are ready to assist companies in the sports betting sector in meeting the requirements of mandatory facial recognition, just as we already support other sectors such as financial services, serving banks, fintechs, and payment institutions.
Here is a summary of our approach to meeting the requirement of mandatory facial recognition:
Utilization of facial biometrics
Facial biometrics are used to perform facial identification/recognition by comparing the captured user image with images present in public and private databases. This approach provides comprehensive coverage, complemented by the integration of other technologies.
Proof of life and anti-spoofing technology
We emphasize that the photo capture of users in our process incorporates proof of life technology. Caf's liveness solution employs advanced spoofing detection technology, ensuring reliable verification of the user's presence and liveliness during authentication processes. This prevents the use of false representations, such as pre-recorded photos or videos, ensuring efficiency in the process and protection against fraud attempts.
Document examination technology
For situations where users are not registered in public or private face databases, we suggest combining facial biometrics with document examination technology. In this process, we request a photo of the document along with the user's selfie. In this way, the selfie photo is compared to the image present on the document through the face match process, which is complemented by document authentication to ensure the user's identity.
With this robust mix of solutions, we are prepared to be your partner in reliable bettor identification and fraudulent activity detection, meeting the requirements of mandatory facial identification/recognition.
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Source: Caf Blog
