Despite many viewing biometrics as an issue exclusively relating to ID cards and passports, the reality is that such data is already in use on a daily basis across Britain in a wide variety of settings from providing security in schools, nurseries and hospitals, to gaining access to computer systems, and monitoring turnstile entry to building sites.

Over the next twenty years the use of biometric data will inevitably become more widespread.

This event will explore all aspects of the practical applications of biometrics both now and in the future.

Biometrics: The future is at our fingertips?
Social Market Foundation

Wednesday 25 February 2009
Lunch from 13.00, Session opens 14.00, departures 16.00
One Great George Street, Westminster, SW1P 3AA

Speakers
Professor James L. Wayman,
Department of Electronics, University of Kent and Office of Graduate Studies and Research
San Jose State University

Toby Stevens
Director of the Enterprise Privacy Group

Hugh Carr Archer
Aurora Computer Solutions

Dr Farzin Deravi
Reader in Information Engineering and Director of Research, Department of Electronics, University of Kent

Peter Hawks
Biometrics Expert

The questions to be addressed include:
What are the benefits that greater use of biometric data can bring to both individuals and businesses?
How great are the risks of biometric “fraud”?
Is the holding of biometric data an infringement of a citizen’s privacy?
How best can the security of biometric data be ensured?

To reserve a place please email events@smf.co.uk or call 020 7222 7060
This event is kindly supported by the Identity and Passport Service

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