News In Focus
1 December 2005
ID card debate comes to Glasgow
Glasgow is the location for a debate on the government's proposed national identity card scheme this Monday (5 December).
Hosted by the city's branch of the British Computer Society, the event will feature a presentation from Professor Angela Sasse, an adviser to the Home Affairs Commitee on ID cards, who will talk about some of the implications of the proposed use of biometrics in ID documents and security systems.
Professor Sasse will examine recent proposals for biometric verification of passports and ID cards and the setting up of a National Identity Register. She will also review problems that some individuals and user groups have encountered and identify improvements that are needed to make biometric systems effective, usable and acceptable.
Bill Milne, chair of the BCS Glasgow branch said: "We are honoured to welcome such a prominent speaker who will provide a great opportunity for the public to hear a really informed professional opinion on these issues of national importance, and at the same time enlighten prospective users on issues such as doubts on the reliability of the technology, and concerns about privacy and identity theft."
"Making Biometric Solutions Work" is to be held at Livingstone Tower, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow at 6pm. Entrance is free.