| As with any technological advance, some form of government regulation will be needed to protect the privacy of citizens . With this new protection of personal data and the right to privacy, new uses for biometrics that will provide a more secure and convenient world will emerge. Biometric technology will continue to expand as the human quest for knowledge continues. Sometimes the leap in technology will be large; at other times, only small amounts of progress will be made. Either way, the field of biometrics will continue, and its use and applicability will increase as well. |