What are the disadvantages of fingerprint recognition?

Fingerprint recognition has several disadvantages, including vulnerability to false positives and negatives, which can lead to unauthorized access or denial of legitimate users. Additionally, the technology can be less effective if the fingerprints are smudged, worn, or damaged. Privacy concerns also arise, as biometric data can be stolen or misused, and once compromised, fingerprints cannot be changed like passWords. Finally, the systems can be expensive to implement and maintain, particularly in high-security environments.