A method for creating a representation of a fingerprint is disclosed. The
method comprises creating unique pairs of minutiae points identified in
the fingerprint, each pair of minutiae points being represented by a
distance between the minutiae points and by angles associated with the
respective minutiae points included in the pair. Moreover, methods are
disclosed for use in checking a person's identity and in creating
reference data for checking a person's identify. Moreover, computer
program products and devices for carrying out the methods are disclosed.