In the second part of New Scientist‘s special report into the identity revolution, Duncan Graham-Rowe investigates what impact the widespread introduction of biometrics will have on society.
Who will be the winners and losers in an age when each of us is assigned a digital identity? How will our lives change, and what impact will this revolution have on our personal privacy?
IN JUST a few years from now, every citizen of most western countries, and probably many more besides, will be required to carry their digital identity with them wherever they go. Our digital personas will be derived…
