From the IoT to BIM and DDoS to GDPR: Breaking down technological jargon

From the IoT to BIM and DDoS to GDPR

Biometrics

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) describes biometrics as being “unique physical characteristics” that can be utilized for “automated recognition.” Think fingerprints, iris scans and voice recognition.

The applications of biometrics are diverse and wide ranging. Today, we can unlock our smartphones with our fingerprints and use our voices to gain access to sensitive information, such as our banking details.

For its part, the DHS says it uses biometrics to, among other things, “detect and prevent illegal entry into the U.S.” and enforce federal laws.

GDPR:

In the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation will apply from May this year. It will update the 1995 Data Protection Directive, which was introduced at a time when the digital age was in its infancy, and will impact both citizens and businesses.

Among other things, the GDPR will boost people’s right to be forgotten and guarantee free, easy access to their personal data. Organizations and businesses will also have to inform people about data breaches that could negatively impact them, and do this “without undue delay.” Relevant data protection supervisory authorities will also need to be told of any breaches.

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