Biometric Identification and Privacy Law

Vicky Shah, an Advocate, Author, Speaker, Legal Advisor, and Trainer to Police Officers in India for Cyber Crime Investigation participates in Risk Roundup to discuss Biometric Identification and Privacy law. Overview Biometrics is taking over traditional identity practices and is now commonly accepted as a proven way of identification and authentication by nations and all its components. There are reports emerging that biometrics practices are already been implemented on a national level for its national identity applications. So, as nations begin applying biometric technology for managing identity, the question arises as to what is at risk and who is at risk. The reason behind that is biometrics technology is also a “very powerful enabler” of mass surveillance. And just like any other technology and system, the biometrics system also has its own limitations. Now when any implementation of biometric technology, (like the Biometric ID card project Aadhaar Act implemented in India) links almost every part of a citizen’s personal life to a central nation/state database, it raises serious concerns about whether there is an adequate legal framework for protecting citizens’ privacy and security rights. It is important to understand and evaluate: What are the risks of using biometrics for national id?How secure is the data that is being collected?Is the data infrastructure putting user privacy at risk?Are there robust laws to protect data of citizens? Time is now to discuss Biometric Identification and Privacy Law! For more please watch the Risk Roundup Webcast or hear the Risk Roundup Podcast About the Guest Vicky is an Advocate, Author, Speaker, Legal Advisor, and Trainer to Police Officers in India for Cyber Crime Investigation. He speaks frequently on Cyber Crime Safety Awareness and Prevention and is the author of “Are You Protected?” – The HANDBOOK.  About the Host of Risk Roundup Jayshree Pandya (née Bhatt), Founder and CEO of Risk Group LLC, is a scientist, a visionary, an expert in disruptive technologies, and a globally recognized thought leader and influencer. She is actively engaged in driving global discussions on existing and emerging technologies, technology transformation, and national preparedness. From the National Science Foundation to organizations from across nations, Jayshree is an invited speaker on emerging technologies, technology transformation, digital disruption, strategic security risks, industry risks, and country risks. She is the author of the book, The Global Age: NGIOA @ Risk and has also published many scientific and technical papers.  Jayshree advises decision-makers at all levels on existing and emerging technologies: emerging applications, impact, and solutions. About Risk Roundup Risk Roundup, a global initiative launched by Risk Group, is a security risk reporting for risks emerging from existing and emerging technologies, technology convergence, and transformation happening across cyberspace, geospace, and space. Risk Roundup is released in both audio (Podcast) and video (Webcast) format and is available for subscription at (Risk Group Website, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, Android, and Risk Group Professional Social Media). About Risk Group Risk Group LLC, a leading strategic security risk research and reporting organization, is a private organization committed to improving the state of risk-resilience through collective participation, and reporting of cyber-security, geo-security, and space-security risks in the spirit of global peace through risk management. Incorporated as a limited liability corporation and headquartered in Sugar land TX, Risk Group is independent, impartial, and not tied to any interests. Best known for its Risk Roundup initiative, Risk Group publishes benchmark Risk Roundup Webcast and Podcast reports on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Internet of Things, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Quantum Computing, Virtual Reality, Synthetic Biology, Big Data, Drones, Nanosatellites, Cyber-Security, Geo-Security, Space-Security, Cyber Warfare, Electronic Warfare, Dual-Use Technologies. Risk, Risk Management, Resilience, Wearables, Technology Trends, Strategic Security, Futurism, and much more. The rapidly growing Risk Roundup Community is a beacon of hope for the future of humanity. Copyright Risk Group LLC. All Rights Reserved The post Biometric Identification and Privacy Law appeared first on Risk Group.