Suitability of biometric technology
The 9/11 had a profound impact in the world on security and the threat terrorism posed in a modern age. Airports around the world knew that they had to overhaul their existing security measures to ensure such mishaps are averted. The infrastructure of bridges, tubes, stock exchanges, landmark sites are ever more vulnerable than before. The issue of illegal immigrants took precedence to ensure that no illegal activity took place. Security in the western world acquired a new measure of urgency. This essay looks at “biometric technology” as a verification and identification device.
Senator Charles Schumer who was working on a bill to enforce ...