Biometrics in the Surveillance Age: From Consent to Control

The relationship between biometrics and privacy is entirely shaped by the design of the systems and the framework within which private and personal data is handled. Unfortunately, in developing countries, including ours, the adoption of biometrics has not been accompanied by an adequate discussion of privacy concerns. Biometrics can be a staunch friend of privacy when the technology is used to control access and restrict unauthorized personnel from gaining access to sensitive personal information.