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Businesses are harvesting our biometric data. The public needs assurances on security

  • Written by: Kamran Mahroof, Associate Professor, Supply Chain Analytics, University of Bradford
Businesses are harvesting our biometric data. The public needs assurances on securityOur biometric data is being captured all the time.pio3/Shutterstock

Imagine walking through a bustling railway station. You’re in a hurry, weaving through the crowd, unaware that cameras are not just watching you but also recognising you.

These days, our biometric data is valuable to businesses for security purposes, to enhance customer...

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