Touch ID (on supported Macs)

GPTKB entity

Statements (40)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf biometric authentication system
gptkbp:alternativeTo password authentication
Apple Watch unlock
gptkbp:canBe third-party apps directly
third-party apps via system APIs
gptkbp:canBeDisabled digital media
gptkbp:canBeResetBy removing all fingerprints
gptkbp:compatibleWith actual fingerprint images
Mac mini without Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
iMac without Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
older MacBook models before 2016
gptkbp:dataIsAccessibleTo only Secure Enclave
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Apple_Inc.
gptkbp:features requires password after 48 hours of inactivity
requires password after 5 failed attempts
requires password after restart
gptkbp:firstAppearance gptkb:MacBook_Pro_(2016)
gptkbp:hardwareLocation power button
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Touch ID (on supported Macs)
gptkbp:introducedIn 2016
gptkbp:marketedAs convenient and secure authentication
gptkbp:maximumFingerprints up to 3 fingerprints
gptkbp:numberOfLocations mathematical representations of fingerprints
gptkbp:partOf macOS security features
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Face_ID
Touch ID (on iPhone and iPad)
gptkbp:requires gptkb:Apple_T2_Security_Chip
Apple Silicon (M1 or later) for external keyboards
macOS 10.12.2 or later
gptkbp:storage gptkb:Secure_Enclave
gptkbp:supportedBy gptkb:MacBook_Air_(2018_and_later)
gptkb:MacBook_Pro_(2016_and_later)
gptkb:Magic_Keyboard_with_Touch_ID
gptkbp:technology fingerprint recognition
gptkbp:usedFor authorizing App Store purchases
authorizing Apple Pay payments
authorizing password autofill
unlocking Mac
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Apple_macOS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6