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Biometrics Institute finds privacy, data protection, legislation lead industry concerns in 2019
A significant increase in the use of biometrics in all sectors was noticed in 2019, however a higher concern was expressed regarding controversies around the technology’s use such as privacy, ethics and responsible use, says the State of Biometrics Report 2019 released by the Biometrics Institute ... Read the whole story here.

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Biometrics Institute finds privacy, data protection, legislation lead industry concerns in 2019
A significant increase in the use of biometrics in all sectors was noticed in 2019, however a higher concern was...
 
 
 
 
 
 
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