Privacy Perceptions in Biometrics Operations

摘要

This paper summarizes the perceptions of 304 individuals on issues relating to privacy in biometric technology administered by the International Center for Biometric Research of Purdue University. The results are in line with previous consumer surveying done by the ICBR in 2007. There were, however, changes in perception regarding biometric use for counter-terrorism and banking security. Results showed strong support for the use of biometric technology for counter-terrorism and banking security while other privacy concerns such as hacking and data storage vulnerability did not show significant change. Noticeably, the use and general understanding of biometric technology does not show significant change.