Proxy Attendance
Attendance fraud where one person marks attendance on behalf of another using a shared card, PIN, or manual register.
Biometric verification eliminates proxy attendance by requiring the physically present, live individual to match the enrolled identity for each event.
Frequently Asked Questions about Proxy Attendance
How do organizations detect proxy attendance without biometrics?
Manual checks, CCTV review, or spot checks — all slow and unreliable. Biometric systems prevent proxy at the point of entry automatically, before any fraud can occur.
Is proxy attendance a legal issue for employers?
Yes. Proxy attendance constitutes wage fraud when salary is tied to attendance. It also creates liability in regulated industries where records must be accurate for compliance.
Can proxy attendance happen with biometric systems?
Not through normal means — the physical presence of the enrolled person is required. The only theoretical risk is a high-quality spoof attack, blocked by liveness detection.
