1. For what reason is Sony’s robot dog Aibo not sold in Illinois?

2. What are biometric identifiers?

3. a) What does Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act regulate?
b) How does BIPA define biometric identifiers?

4. How/when can an individual or company use a person’s biometric information?

5. a) Read the “Background” below the questions. Which two states also have laws regulating biometric information?
b) Which states are working on biometric laws?

6. a) Define normalization.
b) Why is the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an advocacy group for digital privacy, concerned about the normalization of biometrics?

7. What group of people are most likely opposed to the widespread use of biometrics in society? Explain your answer.

8. Do you support or oppose every state passing laws similar to Illinois? Explain your answer.

9. In 2018, Miami International Airport began using facial recognition technology to enhance the safety of passengers and speed up the process through security. What do you think: are saving time and enhancing security reasons that are important enough to use this technology? Why would someone be opposed? Why do you think most young people are likely not opposed to the use of biometrics – and most of the people who are opposed are probably older than 30?