DNA as Part of Identity Management for the Department of Defense

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DoD) must keep track of a large and ever-growing number of people, both known and unknown, as it executes its mission. The field associated with this responsibility is called identity management. One tool for identity management is biometrics, and, increasingly, some view DNA as a strong candidate for the expansion in biometrics because of its unique and unalterable character. However, serious questions remain about whether DNA is a viable biometric option, and it presents especially challenging questions. This exploratory study is intended to illuminate significant issues and potential applications to assist DoD in making informed decisions about research in identity management. This paper assesses some of the issues presented by DNA data collection, storage, and use, and discusses the potential applications and implications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA525329

Entities

People

  • Douglas Shontz

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biometric Security
  • Biometrics
  • Congress
  • Databases
  • Deoxyribonucleic Acids
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Identification Systems
  • Identity Management Systems
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Task Forces
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States

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  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Systems Analysis and Design