The biometrics market - France
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Study Overview
Biometrics, whose literal meaning means the measurement of the human body, refers to a set of techniques designed to recognize a person's identity based on their physical and biological characteristics (eyes, hand, voice, etc.). Biometrics can either identify a person, i.e. recognize them in the middle of a crowd for example, or authenticate a person, i.e. provide their identity based on one or more of their biological or behavioural characteristics. The first biometric technology was introduced in 1974, designed by Safran on behalf of the FBI. Since then, biometrics has been booming for several years, in the face of new threats and data and identity theft facilitated by the expansion of new technologies. France is a pioneer in this field on the international scene, with highly innovative and efficient companies. Nevertheless, through its use of personal data, biometrics also remains a subject of mistrust, which considerably hinders its growth, particularly in countries such as France where individual freedoms have always been a fundamental issue.
Key takeaways
- Growth and sector challenges
- Demand analysis
- Market structure and organization
- Supply and pricing analysis
- Player segmentation
- Latest trends and innovations
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Sommaire
1. Market summary
- 1.1 Definition and scope of study
- 1.2 Global growth is accelerating but Europe remains in decline
2. Demand analysis
- 2.1 The main demand sectors
- 2.2 Demand from the transport sector driven by airports
- 2.3 Very strong demand in the financial and banking services sector
- 2.4 The relationship of the French to technology and innovation in general
- 2.5 Mistrust limits the expansion of biometrics
3. Market structure
- 3.1 Market structure by technology type
- 3.2 Market structure by concentration: three national leaders dominate the French and global market
4. Analysis of the offer
- 4.1 Market structure by technology type
- 4.2 The benefits of biometrics
- 4.3 Main current applications of biometrics in France
- 4.4 Future applications of biometrics
5. Rules and regulations
- 5.1 The so-called DGMP law: the General Regulations on Data Protection
- 5.2 Law "Informatique et Libertés" (Information Technology and Liberties)
- 5.3 The French regulatory body: the CNIL
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