Online authentication software provider info Nok Labs has confirmed that customers of Japanese provider Aflac have successfully used industry - certified biometric authentication for cancer treatment payments . The system was deployed by Nok Nok 's partner Fujitsu in December 2018 and enables customers to log in via either a fingerprint or facial tag and manage their insurance accounts . Aflac Japan aims to expand the system to consumers and the insurance industry , among other sectors .
Online authentication software provider Nok Nok Labs has confirmed that customers of Japanese insurer Aflac have successfully used FIDO-certified biometric authentication for cancer treatment payments. The system was deployed by Nok Nok's partner Fujitsu in December 2018 and enables customers to log in using either a fingerprint or facial recognition and manage their insurance claims. Aflac Japan aims to expand the system to banks and the insurance industry, among other sectors.