1. Define the following terms used in the article:

• biometrics
• cryptology
• Biocryptology

2. What is unique about Hanscan's Biocryptology? (How is it different from regular biometric technology?)

3. Why did Al Maas, president of Nexus USA, want Hanscan to test its Biocryptology technology in South Dakota?

4. a) How many students attend SD's Schools of Mines and Technology?
b) What percent of the student population chose to participate in the Biocryptology testing?
c) Are you surprised that the number wasn't higher or lower? Explain your answer.

5. Which point of view does the reporter take on the the use of Biocryptology? Give evidence from the article to support your belief.

6. People opposed to the use of Biocryptology are concerned with privacy issues, and a concern over the possibility of it becoming a "Big Brother" type scenario.
a) Would you be opposed to using Biocryptology for all of your purchases? Explain your answer.
b) At what point is convenience more important to you than privacy?