The more widespread biometrics are, the less use they are as a tool of security.
Most of the material available opposing the mass use of biometrics, such as DNA testing, has focussed on two issues - whether it is actually possible without vast numbers of false positives and negatives, and the privacy implications. But, so far, there has been little analysis of the implications of what would happen if the use of biometrics became widespread.
That's now changed with the publication of a short, succinct, piece from Jerry Fishenden. In it, without assuming any anything other than existing technology, and the widespread use of DNA databases and CCTV, Jerry looks at the effects on a major terrorist trial and comes to the conclusion that the defendants would walk free.
To find out why take a look at the URL, and I guarantee that you will, like me, hope that the police don't lose their traditional detective skills before this happens!
Highly recommended.
http://ntouk.com/?view=plink&id=169
That's now changed with the publication of a short, succinct, piece from Jerry Fishenden. In it, without assuming any anything other than existing technology, and the widespread use of DNA databases and CCTV, Jerry looks at the effects on a major terrorist trial and comes to the conclusion that the defendants would walk free.
To find out why take a look at the URL, and I guarantee that you will, like me, hope that the police don't lose their traditional detective skills before this happens!
Highly recommended.
http://ntouk.com/?view=plink&id=169