JP Morgan Requires Biometric Data for New York Headquarters Access
JP Morgan Chase has informed employees working in its recently constructed New York headquarters that they must provide biometric data to enter the building, according to internal communications obtained by CuriosityNews.
Initially, the registration of biometric identifiers for entry into the Manhattan skyscraper was intended to be optional. However, staff who have moved into the building since August have been notified that biometric scans are now mandatory.
Employees must use fingerprint or eye scans at security gates rather than swiping traditional ID badges. The $3 billion tower is expected to house up to 10,000 workers by the end of the year.
While some exemptions exist for badge access, the specific criteria remain unclear. JP Morgan has not commented, though the shift to biometric entry is reportedly intended to enhance security.
In addition to palm and eye scanners, the company has introduced an employee app that functions as a digital ID card and provides building navigation, meal pre-ordering, and guest registration services.
The stricter security measures follow heightened safety concerns among major US firms, particularly after the fatal shooting of a top healthcare executive near JP Morgan’s offices in July.
It is unclear whether the bank will implement similar biometric requirements at its offices in other financial hubs, such as London. The move coincides with broader discussions about workplace surveillance, including tracking office attendance. Earlier this year, JP Morgan ended hybrid work arrangements, requiring all employees to return full-time.
The new 60-story tower has been described by CEO Jamie Dimon as a "beautiful physical representation" of the company. Dimon recently cautioned that the risk of a US stock market crash is higher than many analysts anticipate.
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