Information Society Watch

April 28, 2006, Linda Rosencrance, Computerworld

While privacy remains a major concern for people around the world, a majority of consumers would share personal data if they knew the information was securely protected and if sharing it would make their lives easier, according to a new report on identity management. In addition, the study looked at how individuals’ sense of privacy affects their views on new ID management technologies such as biometrics. The study concluded that that in every region of the world, people would accept an identification strategy such as the use of a multipurpose ID or smart card that could serve as a driver’s license and an ATM card and could be used to pay tolls or for border crossings. The report also found that objections to finger printing were not as prevalent as expected (Adapted from author).

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