This would definitely seem to be the case with fingerprint sensors as found on a range of laptops that are advertised as being compatible with Windows Hello. It all began when Microsoft’s ...
A scanner used to identify a person's fingerprint for security purposes. After a sample is taken, access to a computer or other system is granted if the fingerprint matches the stored sample.
Keeping a security lock on any of your electronic devices is an important thing to do. Even with laptops, it’s important to keep a password or PIN so that others cannot unlock it unauthorised.