Biometrics, surveillance and the law: societies of restricted access, discipline and control
Auteur :
Smyth, Sara
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367077198
Date de publication :
5 mars 2019
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
420 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book reviews some of the most complex legal and ethical issues relating to biometric identification systems. They may help combat terrorism, fraud and corruption, but critics argue that a central register of personal information controlled by governments will increase opportunities for states to abuse citizens.