After researching the topic of identity theft and other related aspects I have leant a lot. However, there are still some questions left unanswered. For example in the journal entitled ‘Can Smart cards reduce payments fraud and identity theft?’ Sullivan does not compare the losses due to payments fraud in the United States to those in the UK. Which could be useful as the Smart card is not commonplace in the US.
As well as this it would also be useful to know how much does biometric technology such as an iris scanners cost? Is the price realistic or could more be done to lower the price of the technology? Also if the technology were cheaper would banks install iris scanners at their cash points? This could be researched using books or online information or perhaps manufacturers could be contacted. Banks could also be asked if they would trial biometric technology. Also how do the public feel about such technology? Would they be happy to use biometrics or would they be concerned about invasion of privacy or ease of use? Does the public even think there is a need for new methods to combat identity theft? Some of these questions could be asked in a public survey. The results of a public survey would be valuable to the development of such technology. Public feedback is important in order to ease any apprehension the public might have with biometric technology. The issues brought to light in the survey could be addressed and then dealt with accordingly.
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