Based on an in-depth analysis of 58 publicly available foresight studies, this Future Issue addresses these questions and examines trends, drivers, and the future security dynamics in biometrics. Proponents contend that biometrics stands to offer enhanced security and/or greater convenience. Although the dissenters tend to agree with these assertions, they caution that significant privacy and identity theft issues could emerge from extensive use or over-reliance on biometrics technology, warning for the potential of biometrics to provide users with a false sense of security.
Based on an in-depth analysis of 58 publicly available foresight studies, this Future Issue addresses these questions and examines trends, drivers, and the future security dynamics in biometrics. Proponents contend that biometrics stands to offer enhanced security and/or greater convenience. Although the dissenters tend to agree with these assertions, they caution that significant privacy and identity theft issues could emerge from extensive use or over-reliance on biometrics technology, warning for the potential of biometrics to provide users with a false sense of security.