A renowned university for technology in Hong Kong, the Polytechnic University (PolyU), has recently hosted a conference focusing on ethical use of biometric technology. The event has attracted over 100 privacy and biometrics experts from various industries to share their views on the issue, according to the article.

Due to the rapid growth of biometric usage in Asia Pacific region, the organisers believe it is extremely important to consider ethics policies regarding the biometric technology. At the conference, information such as various regional biometric market growth and levels of capability around the globe were provided.

Source: thirdfactor, PolyU hosts biometrics ethics conference (6 Jan 2010)