Privacy and Data Protection Issues of Biometric Applications A Comparative Legal Analysis /

• Main Author: Kindt, Els J. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Law, Governance and Technology Series ; 12
• Subjects: Law.; Biometrics (Biology).; Computers.; Law and legislation.; Private international law.; Conflict of laws.; International law.; Comparative law.; Public law.; Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law.; Biometrics.; Public Law.; Legal Aspects of Computing.
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This book discusses all critical privacy and data protection aspects of biometric systems from a legal perspective. It contains a systematic and complete analysis of the many issues raised by these systems based on examples worldwide and provides several recommendations for a transnational regulator...

Table of Contents:

• Preface; Peter Hustinx
•  Acknowledgements
• Acronyms
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Part I: The Concept Of Biometric Data
• Chapter 1. An Introduction Into The Use Of Biometric Technology
• Section I. A Long History of Use of Biometric Characteristics
• Section II. The Functioning Of A Biometric System
• Chapter 2. Biometric Data, Data Protection and the Right To Privacy
• Section I. Biometric Data and the Concept of Personal Data
• Section II. Biological Material and Other Information Relating To Individuals
• Section III. Biometric Data, Data Protection and Privacy
• Chapter 6. Strengths and Weaknesses Of The Proportionality Principle For Biometric Applications
• Part III: Assessment and Recommendations For Strengthening The Data Protection Framework For Biometric Data
• Chapter 7. The Criteria For The Correct ́ƠÜBalancing Of RightśƠ"
• Chapter 8. The Need For A Consistent Legal Regulation Of Biometric Data
• Chapter 9. A Legal Model For The Use Of Biometric Data In The Private Sector
• List Of Figures And Tables
• Bibliography
• Index.  .