by
                                            
                                              Shruti Trikanad and Vrinda Bhandari
                                            
                                        
                                        
                                            
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                                                published
                                              
                                              Aug 09, 2022
                                            
                                            
                                        
                                        
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                                          filed under:
                                          
                                            Surveillance,
                                          
                                          
                                            Aadhaar,
                                          
                                          
                                            Internet Governance,
                                          
                                          
                                            Privacy
                                          
                                        
                                      
                                      Biometric identity systems are being introduced around the world with a focus on promoting human development and social and economic inclusion, rather than previous goals of security. As a result, these systems being encouraged in developing countries, particularly in Africa and Asia, sometimes with disastrous consequences.
                                      
                                          
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