Date: Wednesday 25th February, 1pm
Location: One Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AA
Speakers: Prof James L Wayman, University of Kent & San Jose State University
Toby Stevens, Director, Enterprise Privacy Group
Hugh Carr Archer, Aurora Computer Solutions
Dr Farzin Deravi, Department of Electronics, University of Kent
Peter Hawks, former Chair of IAFB (now Intellect UK)
Chair: Ian Mulheirn, Director, SMF
Over the next twenty years the use of biometric data will inevitably become more widespread. Despite many viewing biometrics as an issue exclusively relating to ID cards and passports the reality is such data is already in use on a daily basis across Britain in a wide variety of settings from providing security in schools, nurseries and hospitals, to gaining access to computer systems, and monitoring turnstile entry to building sites. This event will explore all aspects of the practical applications of biometrics both now and in the future. The questions to be addressed include: What are the benefits that greater use of biometric data can bring to both individuals and businesses? How great are the risks of biometric “fraud”? Is the holding of biometric data an infringement of a citizen’s privacy? How best can the security of biometric data be secured?
For more information please contact events@smf.co.uk
This event is kindly supported by the Identity and Passport Service.