Although biometrics is all the rage, it is important for those considering investing in this technology to consider Equal Error Rates, or Crossover Error Rates, as well as the biometric readers being used. Some, according to Sbastien Marcel, Head of the Biometrics Security and Privacy group, are prone to spoofing. Privacy issues also come into play regarding the disposal of personal information, like facial recognition and fingerprinting, when changing technology, like smartphone upgrades.
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