Automatic identity validation without biometrics

For institutions with legal restrictions or privacy concerns, biometric face comparison isn't always an option. Until now, the only alternative was manual review — slower, more costly, and harder to scale.

SMOWL now includes a new automatic validation mode that detects whether exactly one person is in front of the computer during an exam. It confirms presence without any biometric comparison, so no sensitive facial data is processed.

This gives institutions that can't — or prefer not to — use biometrics a fully automatic and scalable option, with strong guarantees.