Day 2 Abstracts and Presentations, Friday 10 December 2010
Click here for Day 1 Abstracts and Presentations
Mr. Richard Rinkens, DG Home Affairs, Large Scale IT Systems and Biometrics
Click here for the presentation
Mr. Rinkens’ presentation opens with a scenario illustrating a criminal’s attempt at identity fraud by applying for a Schengen Visa, and then subsequently trying to claim asylum and purchase additional fake passports in one or more other countries. With the implementation of the biometric-driven EURODAC and other Biometric based Schengen systems, this exact scenario is no longer possible, but criminals can still take advantage of the lack of fingerprint exchanges between Europe and other 3rd countries like the US for instance. Bilateral exchanges of biometric database information between countries can work to prevent crime throughout the world. Mr. Rinkens discusses the EU Registered Traveler Program and the European Visa Information System, which is purported to eventually become one of the world’s largest biometric data repositories. The presentation concludes with a look at integrated border checks of the future.
Dr. Paul McCarthy Cesagen, Lancaster University, Individual Identity and International Perspectives on Biometrics
Click here for the presentation
After considering the reasons why biometric technologies have emerged as a key development in the 21st century, this presentation takes a close look at identity, why it is important, and what the implications are for both policy making and technological implementations. Dr. McCarthy discusses cultural differences in identity, as well as how national policies are tied to the conceptualization of identity and where these policies may have failed. The presentation concludes by noting possible problems with biometric technologies, including problems presented by Western bias and related assumptions.
Dr. Reinhard Schmid, Head of Biometric Identification/DNA-Matching Federal Ministry of the Interior Criminal Intelligence Service, Austria, International Biometric Data Exchange; European Perspective
Click here for the presentation
This presentation discusses the benefits and challenges to the sharing of biometric data amongst European Member States. After listing several reasons for sharing biometric information, the presentation considers both centralized and decentralized international database solutions. After introducing the Prüm Treaty, forms of cooperation for the sharing of biometric data amongst Member States are listed, as are the elements of data protection included in the Treaty. As an example, the details of DNA sharing amongst member states and within specific countries is noted. Dr. Schmid then emphasizes the need for additional Prüm-like agreements for more countries to combat serious crime and terrorism more effectively. Several international central Automated Integrated Fingerprint Systems are discussed in terms of their use of biometrics for law enforcement purposes. The presentation concludes with a list of facts regarding criminal activity and the actions required to combat these trends.
Mr. Marcel Boogaard, CEO, HSB Identification, Privacy in Biometric Applications
Click here for the presentation
After providing an overview of the strategy, focus and vision of HSB Identification, this presentation delves into a discussion of privacy protection in biometric applications. Mr. Boogaard discusses the issue of privacy as it relates to consumer concerns, and then covers both positive and negative aspects of biometric technology. He gives examples of well-known applications that use biometrics, and then also contemplates whether those biometrics foster identity theft or protect privacy. Mr. Boogaard concludes his presentation with a discussion of several biometric case studies, including healthcards, identification authentication systems, and criminal ID databases.
Mr. Nicolas Delvaux, Morpho, PETs for Biometrics
Click here for the presentation
This presentation explores the dynamic concepts of privacy and security as they pertain to biometrics. Although much effort has already been dedicated to the security of an environment or application, Mr. Delvaux proposes there is still a strong need to develop objective and transparent criteria to measure the level of both security and privacy provided by biometric technologies in particular. Because legislative solutions that address biometric concerns are oftentimes complex, the presentation considers several main objectives to protecting privacy in biometrics, as well as common criteria for technology that ensure both security and privacy would be improved for the benefit of all stakeholders.
Ms. Mary Collins, International Biometric Group, Privacy and Security of Biometric Systems
Click here for the presentation
This presentation first outlines several current trends in biometrics and then subsequently discusses the US biometric landscape and the shifts taking place regarding the technology use, especially as it pertains to US national security. Ms. Collins then discusses the privacy aspects and future capabilities of various biometric technologies, including fingerprint/AFIS scanning, iris recognition, and face recognition. An example of alternative sensing technologies using high-resolution cameras is given, illustrating the powerful possibilities of emotion sensing, intent detection, and face recognition. Ms. Collins concludes her presentation with an overview of the HIDE project, which aims to become the preeminent catalyst for innovative policy solutions to emerging ethical problems in the area of surveillance technologies.
Click here for Day 1 Abstracts and Presentations