Biometric form of identification scare people

One of the safest methods of identification, biometrics, scares its potential users, according to John Mears, director of biometrics and identification department in an American military company Lockheed Martin.

The reason for it is fear of injury while collecting DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) samples or fear of giving away something so personal. John Mears believes the public needs to be better educated on biometric identification methods. Some most common methods include identification by an iris, fingerprint, DNA sample in the saliva or voice tone and color. The public didn’t accept the biometric form of identification very well, and some federal states in America have rejected the use of biometric methods of identification. On the other hand experts are trying to point out the good sides of biometrics and to confute bad public perception of these methods of identification. According to experts, even the simplest biometric method of identification, the scan of the fingerprint, is secure enough and it relieves employees of memorizing long passwords and identification numbers. Adding another step of identification, for example a call to a personal phone to check if the person really requested access to information or a facility, the security of biometric methods increases while simplicity of use still remains high. Original news was published at Network World web site.