Comment Re:Biometrics (Score 1) 477
The fact that biometrics are not replaceable is indeed one of the greatest dangers of the technology. For those who doubt that anyone could "steal" a copy of your retina, just take a time to think about your last trip to the optomistrist, for all you know - if biometrics were in use he could be off stealing your identity.
Biometrics is already in place! A supermarket in Seattle just implemented a fingerprint system that allows you to pay for groceries. Consider the implications of having your personal information available with a simple touch of your finger. Anyone with the proper software and hardware could capture your personal information without you even being aware.
Even most driver's licenses have information on a 2D barcode that can provide personal information without the user's informed consent.
Privacy? What's that?
Biometrics is already in place! A supermarket in Seattle just implemented a fingerprint system that allows you to pay for groceries. Consider the implications of having your personal information available with a simple touch of your finger. Anyone with the proper software and hardware could capture your personal information without you even being aware.
Even most driver's licenses have information on a 2D barcode that can provide personal information without the user's informed consent.
Privacy? What's that?
