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Biometrics and security

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Biometric technology identifies individuals automatically by using their biological or behavioural characteristics. This POSTnote considers the number of current and potential applications relating to national security and law enforcement.

Publication type:
policy brief
Publication Date:
2001-11
Language:
en
Publication URL:
https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-165/
Institute(s):
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology of the UK Parliament (POST)
Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland