Is the biometric data used in voter identification at polling stations?

OSCE/ODIHR, Election Observation Mission in Kyrgyzstan’s Presidential Election, 15 October 2017, Final Report, accessed 24 September 2018

“All polling stations were provided with automatic ballot scanners attached to ballot boxes. The CEC organized trainings for PEC members on the use of these scanners a few weeks before election day. However, IEOM observers noted in some 15 per cent of observations, that the PECs had difficulties setting up the ballot scanners on election day. The voter identification equipment generally worked well, and identification procedures were adhered to in most polling stations observed. However, in 12 per cent of polling stations observed, not all voters could be identified by fingerprint scanning. In 28 per cent, a number of voters were turned away because their name was not on the voter list, which could indicate a continued need to strengthen outreach to voters. In 3 per cent of polling stations observed, the ballot scanner had to be replaced due to equipment failure.”