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Biometric systems are flawed
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The idea that using biometrics somehow “seals and delivers” gold standard security is flawed.
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The ID System Debate »
The ID System Debate
The ID System Debate☜Mapping the arguments around the planned introduction of a new biometric identity system in the UK in 2008/09.☜F1CEB7
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The case against the proposed ID System »
The case against the proposed ID System
The case against the proposed ID System☜What is the case against the introduction of proposed ID System in the UK?☜FFB597
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ID System will not work as intended »
ID System will not work as intended
ID System will not work as intended☜The proposed ID System will not work as intended.☜59C6EF
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Biometric systems are flawed
Biometric systems are flawed☜The idea that using biometrics somehow “seals and delivers” gold standard security is flawed.☜9FDEF6
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Discriminates against some individuals »
Discriminates against some individuals
Discriminates against some individuals☜Skin conditions exist which make the reading of fingerprints very difficult. Some individuals may be improperly denied access to goods, services or transportation if fingerprint identification becomes a requirement. ☜98CE71
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Face recognition scales poorly »
Face recognition scales poorly
Face recognition scales poorly☜Face recognition methods scale poorly when large numbers of individuals exist within a database. At best these systems can provide a Google-like list of possible candidate faces, ranked by closeness of fit to the current photo. ☜98CE71
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Fingerprint scanners can be fooled »
Fingerprint scanners can be fooled
Fingerprint scanners can be fooled☜There are multiple known and published methods by which fingerprint scanners can be fooled, using fingerprints lifted from common objects. ☜98CE71
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Fingerprints easy to obtain »
Fingerprints easy to obtain
Fingerprints easy to obtain☜Fingerprints are easy to obtain from many common objects, such as a teacup, book cover or beer glass. This makes identity fraud easy within a system based upon fingerprint identification. ☜98CE71
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Questionable reliabilty »
Questionable reliabilty
Questionable reliabilty☜The reliability of biometric systems is not as clearcut as its champions would like people to believe.☜98CE71
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Significant risks if biometerics are compromised »
Significant risks if biometerics are compromised
Significant risks if biometerics are compromised☜Potentially very serious consequences for people if their biometrics are compromised.☜98CE71
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1/12/2008 10:04:00 PM
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