ON THE ISSUE OF ENSURING BIOMETRIC DATA SECURITY DURING THE PERIOD OF THE DIGITALIZATION OF SOCIETY

Abstract

The theme of the research is relevant since innovative technologies based on biometric data are widely introduced into the process of identification and verification of a person in the context of the digitalization of society. In addition, forensic biometric databases solve important tasks for personal identification of unidentified corpses, persons who have committed a crime, and persons on the wanted list. The need is noted for increasing the level of ensuring the protection of biometric personal data, in connection with the increasing cases of their loss or theft around the world. The research is aimed at investigating the meaning and classification of biometric data, highlighting the normative-legal acts regulating relations in the sphere of biometric information circulation, risks and threats to the security of biometric data. During the study, the methods of system-structural, comparative-legal and statistical analysis, formal-logical, general scientific and specific scientific methods of scientific knowledge were used. As a result of activities carried out based on a review of various approaches of domestic and foreign scientists and practitioners, the issues of using biometric information in various spheres of social life, as well as technical, organizational and legal aspects of ensuring the security of biometric data, are considered. The research results can be used in activities related to the circulation of biometric information, in forensic practice, during the classes in educational institutions and advanced training courses for forensic experts. Suggestions and recommendations are given for improving the level of ensuring the security of biometric databases, integrating various types of biometric modalities, systematic testing of biometric systems to protect against external unlawful influences.