Biometrics is a high tech word for an old concept: how we go about recognizing one another. Biometric authentication uses automated methods based on physical characteristics or behavioural traits for human recognition. Examples of biometrics include iris and retina scanning, digitized fingerprints, hand geometry and speaker recognition. Biometric authentication offers advantages over current security practices. Unlike keys and tokens, biometrics are never lost or stolen. Unlike passwords and PINs, biometrics cannot be forgotten. Because of their security, speed, efficiency and convenience, biometric authentication systems might soon become the standard for access control.
Biometrics is not without controversy, however. Many fear that the government could use biometrics to track and monitor society in everyday transactions (That’s happened to me before!). This "Big Brother" concern relates to informational privacy, or a citizen's ability to control information about their selves. Others believe that biometrics are stigmatizing. A small minority voices religious objections to the technology's use.
Just like I heard once on the Discovery Channel, and most likely what this poll will show; most people are far too blazé to dish out their personal details to just anyone. Imagine if you data just got delete how’d you start your car, get in your house or just go shopping and how would you prove--who you claim to be? If your entire welfare relays on this system, and Banks already make mistakes using even simpler systems. Where is this information stored? Is it stored securely? Who besides you has access to this information? Could this information be misused? All these things come to mind.
what???
secured and authentic!
what about my privacy?
Some of the latest thumb scanners go as far as to scan the complex blood vessel patterns, now that's extreme!
yes because your print will show
thumb prints can be forged... easier than just getting the credit cards numbers and what not.....
Biometrics is a high tech word for an old concept: how we go about recognizing one another. Biometric authentication uses automated methods based on physical characteristics or behavioural traits for human recognition. Examples of biometrics include iris and retina scanning, digitized fingerprints, hand geometry and speaker recognition. Biometric authentication offers advantages over current security practices. Unlike keys and tokens, biometrics are never lost or stolen. Unlike passwords and PINs, biometrics cannot be forgotten. Because of their security, speed, efficiency and convenience, biometric authentication systems might soon become the standard for access control.
Biometrics is not without controversy, however. Many fear that the government could use biometrics to track and monitor society in everyday transactions (That’s happened to me before!). This "Big Brother" concern relates to informational privacy, or a citizen's ability to control information about their selves. Others believe that biometrics are stigmatizing. A small minority voices religious objections to the technology's use.
Just like I heard once on the Discovery Channel, and most likely what this poll will show; most people are far too blazé to dish out their personal details to just anyone. Imagine if you data just got delete how’d you start your car, get in your house or just go shopping and how would you prove--who you claim to be? If your entire welfare relays on this system, and Banks already make mistakes using even simpler systems. Where is this information stored? Is it stored securely? Who besides you has access to this information? Could this information be misused? All these things come to mind.