The 'Biometrics: The Future is at Our Fingertips' report is now available to download
On Wednesday 25th February the Social Market Foundation hosted an expert discussion entitled 'Biometrics: The Future is at our Fingertips'. The event was chaired by SMF Director Ian Mulheirn and featured presentations from Prof James L Wayman, University of Kent & San Jose State University; Peter Hawkes, former Chair of IAFB (now Intellect UK); Toby Stevens, Director, Enterprise Privacy Group; Hugh Carr Archer, Aurora Computer Solutions;and Dr Farzin Deravi, Department of Electronics, University of Kent.
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 explored all aspects of the practical applications of biometrics both now and in the future. The questions addressed included: 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?
The panel presented a wide range of views on the future application of biometricsand engaged an expert audience of Westminster and business stakeholders in a lively debate.
If you would like more information about this or other SMF events please contact Will Hoyles on 020 7227 4412 or whoyles@smf.co.uk
The speakers presentations are now available to download:
Prof James Wayman - Download (.pdf)
Peter Hawkes - Download (.pdf)
Hugh Carr Archer - Download (.pdf)
Dr Farzin Deravi - Download (.pdf)
Press Coverage of the event can be found below:
Computer Weekly - Biometrics and Privacy (by speaker Toby Stevens)
IT Pro - Experts ponder future of workplace biometrics