forensic science
Biometrics and privacy concerns
Background
Fingerprints and other biometrics are more commonly being used as a biological password unique to an individual. Read the following articles about how biometrics is being used today and concerns about privacy of biometric use:
Biometrics more common now, but what about privacy issues?
https://securityboulevard.com/2019/08/biometrics-facial-recognition-privacy-security-and-the-law/
Hacking Our Identity: The Emerging Threats From Biometric Technology
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2019/03/09/hacking-our-identity-the-emerging-threats-from-biometric-technology/?sh=6db51fd05682
Question
Do you think the benefit of biometrics outweighs the privacy concerns? Explain why.