Research Catalog

Title

Summary of a workshop on the technology, policy and cultural dimensions of biometric systems / Kristen Batch, Lynette I. Millett, Joseph N. Pato, editors ; Whither Biometrics Committee, Computer Science and Telecommunication Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council.

Publication

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2006.

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Additional Authors

• Batch, Kristen.
• Millett, Lynette I.
• Pato, Joseph N.
• National Research Council (U.S.). Whither Biometrics Committee
• National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences.
• National Research Council (U.S.). Computer Science and Telecommunications Board.
• National Academies Press (U.S.)
• Workshop on Technical, Policy, and Cultural Dimensions of Biometric Systems (2005 : Washington, D.C.)

Description

xi, 47 p.; 28 cm.

Summary

Biometrics?the use of physiological and behavioral characteristics for identification purposes?has been promoted as a way to enhance security and identification efficiency. There are questions, however, about, among other issues, the effectiveness of biometric security measures, usability, and the social impacts of biometric technologies. To address these and other important questions, the NRC was asked by DARPA, the DHS, and the CIA to undertake a comprehensive assessment of biometrics that examines current capabilities, future possibilities, and the role of the government in their developments. As a first step, a workshop was held at which a variety of views about biometric technologies and systems were presented. This report presents a summary of the workshop's five panels: scientific and technical challenges; measurement, statistics, testing, and evaluation; legislative, policy, human, and cultural factors; scenarios and applications; and technical and policy aspects of information sharing. The results of this workshop coupled with other information will form the basis of the study's final report.

Alternative Title

• Technology, policy and cultural dimensions of biometric systems
• Biometric systems

Subject

Biometric identification

Note

• "Workshop on Technical, Policy, and Cultural Dimensions of Biometric Systems, March 15-16, 2005, Washington, D.C."--P. 35.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Additional Formats (note)

• Also issued online.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

1. Overview of workshop discussions -- 2. Summary of panel sessions and presentations -- A. Workshop agenda -- B. Biosketches of committee members -- What is CSTB?

ISBN

• 0309101255
• 9780309101257

OCLC

• 68890791
• SCSB-12909566

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library