Schools get lessons on biometric tech
Schools have been offered guidance on how to implement biometric technology.
The advice from the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta) is aimed at those involved in introducing biometric tech into schools - such as head teachers and governing bodies – to guide them on how to successfully implement these systems without compromising personal information.
Biometric tech can take the form of fingerprint, retina, iris pattern, voice and even face shape recognition.
Fingerprint recognition is already used in a number of schools for a range of uses such as cashless catering where meals are paid for in advance and charged for using biometric tech at the till.L33tdawg: The CCC resident biometric guru, starbug plans a presentation on the insecurities in biometric systems specifically those used in biometric passports. Mission Impossible stylin' :)
