Biometrics, however, are biologically unique to the individual therefore, once compromised, the individual has no recourse, is at heightened risk for identity theft, and is likely to withdraw from biometric-facilitated transactions. For example, social security numbers, when compromised, can be changed. (c) Biometrics are unlike other unique identifiers that are used to access finances or other sensitive information. (b) Major national corporations have selected the City of Chicago and other locations in this State as pilot testing sites for new applications of biometric-facilitated financial transactions, including finger-scan technologies at grocery stores, gas stations, and school cafeterias.
(a) The use of biometrics is growing in the business and security screening sectors and appears to promise streamlined financial transactions and security screenings. The General Assembly finds all of the following:
This Act may be cited as the Biometric Information Privacy Act.
