Law enforcement has been collecting fingerprints for over 100 years now, and the history of using fingerprints for other reasons goes even further back.
The error here is that we decided to start using an easily obtainable piece of data as a “lock” on our phones and computers. For many reasons, it’s better to use a password or PIN.
Wesley transports the Protogies to what appears to be Gary 7’s office as it was seen in “Assignment: Earth”.
I need to watch this episode sometime.