20
G
Speaking Test
There are numerous databases that contain personal, but public, information about
individuals. Today much of this data is available online.
How do you feel about your personal information being contained in databases that
other individuals can access or that might be breached via the Internet?
Do you mind that anyone with an Internet connection might be able to find out how
much you paid for your house, if you are married, where you live, and other personal
information?
It is becoming increasingly common for biometric devices to be used to grant or deny access
to facilities, as well as to identify consumers for financial transactions. In order to facilitate this,
some data about each participant’s biometric features must be stored in a database.
How do you feel about your biometric characteristics being stored in a database?
Does it depend on whether the system belongs to your bank, employer, school, or the
government?
Because biometric features cannot be reset, are you at risk using a biometric ID
system? Why or why not?
