WPF Speaking at Biometrics 2013, London

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October 2013 — Pam Dixon is speaking at Biometrics 2013 in London with Dr. Joseph Atick and Dr. Emilio Mordini, Director, Centre for Science, Society and Citizenship, Italy.

The topic is Privacy at the Cross Road: A Debate on Frameworks.

As biometrics become part of our daily lives, the issue of privacy and the protection of personal identifiable information (PII) such as biometric data is beginning to take centre stage. This debate will review the pressing issues with respect to privacy and the role of the biometrics industry in it.

The audience will hear the views of prominent privacy experts that will explain what is at stake and why legal frameworks have been difficult to develop so far, and also from industry experts who will give the market perspective and the industry concern regarding the chilling effect of over-reaching privacy legislation.

Delegates will also be invited to play an active role in what promises to be an exciting dialogue on the future of privacy and the role of the biometrics industry in it.

For more on the conference, see: http://biometrics2013.com.
Download the full program (PDF)

Posted September 24, 2013 in Biometrics, Blog Post, Event Announcement, News, Press, and Media

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WPF Speaking at Biometrics 2013, London

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For more on the conference, see: http://biometrics2013.com.

Download the full program (PDF)