Thursday, June 2, 2011

Australia National Security Science and Technology department plans public outreach

NSST aims to tackle biometric bogeyman perceptions (Computerworld.com.au)
A government organisation that funds biometrics projects, such as tracking large groups of people congregating in one area, is planning to reach out to the community to lessen fears about biometric technology.

Speaking at the A/NZ Biometrics Institute conference in Sydney, Dr Helen Cartledge, told delegates that the National Security Science and Technology (NSST) wants community input in order to improve the perception of biometrics in Australia and also make policy changes.