Biometrics: A Double Edged Sword-Security and Privacy

Certainly, one cannot ignore that the events of September 11th have spurred an increased activity of private and public interest in security and especially, biometrics. This has raised concerns that reacting too quickly with rapid implementations of a technology that some are still trying to grapple with, may result in sacrificing privacy rights in the name of security. In fact, it is highly likely most people would be willing to sacrifice some degree of privacy for protection following those terrorist acts. The indivi...