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POSTnote. It was first published on Thursday, 1 November 2001. It was last updated on Thursday, 15 September 2011.


Biometrics and security, November 2001

Biometric technology identifies individuals automatically by using their biological or behavioural characteristics. This POSTnote considers the number of current and potential applications relating to national security and law enforcement.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-165 
Subjects
Biometrics Security
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk