Privacy, Invasiveness, and Comfort in System Usage

B.

Acceptability refers to considerations of privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort when using the system.

Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L.

& VINES, Russel.

D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 39.

The considerations of privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort are important elements for the acceptability of biometric systems.

Biometric systems are used to identify individuals based on their unique physical or behavioral characteristics, such as fingerprints, face, voice, iris, or gait. Biometric systems are increasingly used in various applications, such as border control, access control, financial transactions, and law enforcement. Biometric systems offer several advantages over traditional identification methods, such as passwords or tokens, including convenience, accuracy, and security.

However, biometric systems also raise several concerns regarding privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort. Biometric systems collect and store sensitive personal information, such as biometric templates, which could be misused or hacked. Biometric systems also require individuals to submit to a process of data collection, which could be perceived as invasive or uncomfortable. Biometric systems could also create psychological discomfort, such as anxiety or fear, especially if individuals perceive biometric systems as intrusive or discriminatory.

Therefore, the acceptability of biometric systems depends on how well these systems address the concerns of privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort. Biometric systems should be designed with privacy in mind, such as by minimizing the collection and storage of biometric data, providing transparency and control over the use of biometric data, and complying with relevant privacy laws and standards. Biometric systems should also be designed with invasiveness and comfort in mind, such as by providing clear and concise instructions for data collection, ensuring that data collection is non-intrusive and non-discriminatory, and providing alternatives for individuals who cannot or do not want to use biometric systems.

In summary, the acceptability of biometric systems depends on how well these systems address the concerns of privacy, invasiveness, and psychological and physical comfort, which are important elements for the design, implementation, and evaluation of biometric systems. Therefore, option B, "Acceptability of biometrics systems," is the correct answer.