Report by Identity Theft Resource Center
Biometric Consumer Attitude Report
Key Findings
36% of respondents did not believe biometric use should be banned.
91% of respondents provided a biometric identifier even if they had concerns about doing so.
Among respondents 60+ years old (~49%), the number of people who would not ban biometrics was significant
Among younger respondents (~45%), the number of people who would ban biometrics was significant.
Two-thirds of respondents agreed that biometrics can reduce identity crimes.
39% of respondents believed biometric use should be banned.
Among women (~39%), the number of people who would not ban biometrics was significant.
Among men (~54%), the number of people who would ban biometrics was significant.
87% of respondents were asked to provide a biometric identifier to verify their identity in the past year.
63% of respondents reported having serious concerns about providing biometric information.