From Privacy International:
Countering the Spread of Biometrics: three case studies from differing contexts illustrate the looming dangers of the untransparent and unregulated collection of biometric data in the name of combating terrorism.
KEY FINDINGS
- Biometric data collection and use in the name of counterirng terrorism has been accelerating around the globe, often abusively, without being effectively regulated or subject to accountability mechanisms
- Three case studies from differing contexts illustrate the looming dangers of the untransparent and unregulated collection of biometric data
- The whereabouts and current use of a US military biometric database that started in Afghanistan and Iraq by indiscriminately collecting biometric data of local populations remain unknown
- The Israeli state has been deploying biometrics, including cutting-edge facial recognition technology, in the name of counter-terrorism to routinely surveil and severely restrict Palestinians’ freedom of movement
- Biometric initiatives in Somalia by various international actors have had dubious benefits and detrimental effects on local populations
Read more on Privacy International.
via Joe Cadillic