Army biometric applications : identifying and addressing sociocultural concerns /

Every human possesses virtually infallible forms of identification. Known as biometrics, examples include fingerprints. The US Army has undertaken an assessment of how it can use biometrics to improve security, efficiency and convenience. This report examines the sociocultural concerns that arise.

Detalhes bibliográficos
Corporate Authors: United States. Army, Arroyo Center
Outros Autores: Woodward, John D., Jr
Formato: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:inglês
Publicado em: Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2001.
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Sumário:
  • Preface; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Acronyms Chapter One: INTRODUCTION; Chapter One: INTRODUCTION; Chapter Two: A PRIMER ON BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY; Chapter Three: WHAT CONCERNS DO BIOMETRICS RAISE AND HOW DO THEY DIFFER FROM CONCERNS ABOUT OTHER IDENTIFICATION METHODS; Chapter Four: WHAT STEPS CAN THE ARMY TAKE TO ADDRESS THESE CONCERNS?; Chapter Five: WHAT IS THE FEASIBILITY OF A NATIONAL BIOMETRIC CENTER?; Chapter Six: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS; A. BIOMETRICS: A TECHNICAL PRIMER; B. PROGRAM REPORTS.