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So right and so wrong at the same time. A hash loses be by definition information. So you can compare it to a fingerprint and decide if it matches. It can't be used to reconstruct a fingerprint due to complexity of fingerprints and the complexity. So you can't reuse the hash to authenticate anywhere, so stealing it has only reduced benefit. Maybe a mass surveillance state might want that to find your finger prints where you have been but this is a lot more work than just confirming your phone identifier and forcing the cell company to reveal you whereabouts.