Army Biometric Applications : Identifying and Addressing Sociocultural Concerns [DOWNLOAD: PDF] (Digital)

~ Katharine W. Webb (Author), Jr. John D. Woodward (Author), Elaine M. Newton (Author), Melissa Bradley (Author), David Rubenson (Author) "The U.S. Army has a growing need to improve access control for its many systems, both in wartime and in peacetime..." (more)
Key Phrases: biometric identification information, mainstream biometrics, biometrics program, Army Biometric Applications, Privacy Act, United States (more...)

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Although prepared for the US Army, this report may be the best available technology assessment of biometrics. -- Future Survey, June 2002 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Every human possesses more than one virtually infallible form of identification. Known as biometrics, examples include fingerprints, iris and retinal scans, hand geometry, and other measures of physical characteristics and personal traits. Advances in computers and related technologies have made this a highly automated process through which recognition occurs almost instantaneously. With concern about its information assurance systems and physical access control increasing, the Army has undertaken an assessment of how it can use biometrics to improve security, efficiency, and convenience. This report examines the sociocultural concerns that arise among soldiers, civilian employees, and the general public when the military mandates widespread use of biometrics. The authors see no significant legal obstacles to Army use of biometrics but recommend that the Army go beyond the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 to allay concerns related to this emerging technology. This report should be of interest to those responsible for access control as well as anyone concerned about privacy and technology issues.

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