Strategic Intelligence: Deep Dive into Biometrics

Tech advances and new security threats drive biometric use. A convergence of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and edge computing, is driving the scalability and accuracy of biometric solutions. Rising rates of identity theft, fraud, and organized criminal activity have led government agencies and private enterprises to accelerate the adoption of biometric technologies.

Key Highlights

• The regulatory patchwork can hinder adoption. There are no global standards for biometric regulation; the EU is the most restrictive, and the lack of clear federal regulation leads to a patchwork of state-level rules in the US. This can hinder adoption due to conflicting compliance rules and differing technology standards, leaving consumers at risk of having their data exposed.
• Adoption and use cases vary across regions. China is the global leader in biometric deployments, with strong government support and investment. India has the world’s largest biometric database that underpins its Aadhaar digital ID program. Brazil is the leader in South America, with its own digital ID program and all stadiums with a capacity of over 20,000 people using biometric controls for ticketing and security.

Scope

• Biometrics are biological measurements or physical characteristics that can be used to identify individuals on the basis that these characteristics are unique.
• This report gives an overview of this important theme, inluding analysis of the drivers of adoption and the challenges associated with the technology, and an overview of global developments.

Reasons to Buy

• Biometrics are used in a growing range of settings and applications, employing increasingly advanced technologies to capture and verify an individual's biometric data. Their growing use has led to debate around civil liberties and privacy. This report tells you all you need to know about this disruptive theme.