Investigating Biometric Technology and the Identity Business

The multi-billion dollar identity industry is turning people’s identities into a commodity to be extracted or traded. The rapid deployment of biometric technologies into the Global South is happening with little critical scrutiny, and the identity business is a major blindspot for investigative journalism. In this timely panel, veteran journalists dig into new technologies such as iris scans and fingerprint systems, and share practical techniques and sources for investigating biometric supply chains, large personal information databases, and the deals behind these procurements.