Biometric vendors urged to disclose responsible data use practices and protect individual rights
By
John E. Bredehoft
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Summary
John E. Bredehoft examines how biometric vendors should responsibly handle biometric data they collect from individuals. The article discusses the types of organizations (government agencies, private companies) that collect biometric data like fingerprints, facial scans, iris scans, voiceprints, and DNA. It addresses key issues vendors must consider regarding data rights, responsible data use, and the obligations organizations have toward protecting individuals' biometric information.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledEvery day people provide biometric data — fingerprints, palm prints, faces, irises, voices, DNA, or other biometric modalities — to a myriad of organizations.
These may be government agencies such as border crossing agencies, driver licensing agencies, or police departments. Or they may be private organizations.
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