| Abstract [eng] |
The Master thesis deals with the problems related to the application of biometric personal identification systems in the Republic of Lithuania for the ensurance of public security and peace. The paper consists of an introduction, three chapters, divided into separate subsections, conclusions and recommendations. Chapter one is designed to reveal the conception of biometrics and biometric personal identification systems as well as the historical development of these systems. The operational principles of biometric personal identification systems as well as the aspects of application of these systems in a number of countries for the ensurance of public security and peace are examined. The need of biometric personal identification systems in Lithuania is discussed. Chapter two discloses the main aspects of legal regulation of the field in question in the European Union and Lithuania, it analyses the main problems of the processing of personal biometric data by applying biometric identification systems. Chapter three is designed to reveal the social attitudes towards the application of biometric personal identification systems in the Republic of Lithuania for the ensurance of public security and peace, the results of the questionnaire, which was independently carried out in 2012-2013, are taken into account. At the end of the paper, conclusions and recommendations are provided. Key words: Biometrics, biometric system, biometric scanner, biometric characteristics, biometric template, personal data, personal biometric data. |
