Businesses call for more biometric security

Published on 19 Feb 2007

An increase in identity theft has left consumers "overwhemingly in favour" of the use of biometric security, according to a survey carried out by Unisys Trusted Enterprise Index.

The survey found that 83% of UK respondants believe that insufficient protection of personal data will become a "significant security threat" in the future

Mark Cohn, vice president for integrated security programs at Unisys said:

"We've seen a consistent outcry among consumers for more effective technologies, like biometrics, that will better equip businesses and government organizations to protect and verify personal information in a way that’s reliable and convenient."

"Consumers are concerned that current security processes at our nation’s airports and borders are inadequate, which likely will result in even more widespread adoption of biometrics within these areas."

The research was coordinated with Ipsos/Mori in the UK, which polled 500 consumers in November 2006.