TLaaS (LEX) — Fingerprint ID Integration: Linking Biometric Identities to Licenses

1. Purpose

Fingerprint ID integration in TLaaS (LEX) ensures that licenses are bound to verified, unique individuals while preserving privacy. This adds a strong layer of identity assurance for high-value or regulated licenses, leveraging TLAAS (DLA) for validation and DAL for dispute arbitration.

2. Why Biometrics?

• Prevents unauthorized transfers of licenses.
• Links ownership to a verified person rather than just a wallet address.
• Enhances compliance for regulated industries.
• Supports multi-factor authentication for license access.

3. Integration Architecture

1. Enrollment — License holder provides fingerprint scan via a biometric device or mobile SDK.
2. Hashing & Encryption — Raw biometric data is never stored on-chain; instead, a hashed representation is encrypted and linked to the license metadata.
3. On-Chain Binding — The encrypted biometric hash is stored as part of the license record in TLaaS.
4. Validation Process — When a license action occurs (renewal, transfer, use), the holder’s fingerprint is scanned, hashed, and compared against the stored hash via TLAAS.

4. Smart Contract Considerations

• Field Addition:
• Access Control: Only authorized validators (TLAAS) can approve biometric updates.
• Event Logging:

5. Example Solidity Integration Snippet

struct LicenseData {
    uint256 expiry;
    string rightsHash;
    bytes32 fingerprintHash;
}

function linkFingerprint(uint256 licenseId, bytes32 fingerprintHash) public onlyRole(VALIDATOR_ROLE) {
    require(_exists(licenseId), "License does not exist");
    licenses[licenseId].fingerprintHash = fingerprintHash;
    emit FingerprintLinked(licenseId, fingerprintHash);
}

6. Privacy & Security

• Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs): Verify fingerprint match without revealing actual biometric data.
• Off-Chain Processing: All biometric matching happens off-chain to reduce on-chain storage risks.
• Data Protection Compliance: GDPR/CCPA alignment through anonymization.

7. Interoperability

• TLaaS (LEX): Stores the fingerprint binding in license metadata.
• TLAAS (DLA): Validates biometric matches for license actions.
• DAL: Handles disputes involving biometric mismatches or privacy concerns.

8. Benefits

• Strong authentication for license ownership.
• Reduced fraud and unauthorized transfers.
• Scalable integration with various biometric devices and platforms.

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