빅데이터 환경에서 생체정보의 형사정책적활용에 대한 고찰

Abstract

Information society is one of the important concepts that represents the modern society. In today’s information intensive environment, it is not an exaggeration to say that we do not get to choose which information technologies to use, but rather, we are chosen by them regardless of our will. It might be because we cannot ignore benefits of such technologies. For instance, smart devices such as smart watches and smart phones that are embedded with biometrics can offer health benefits to their users and that they are currently widely used for different purposes such as identity verification and entry control. With the advancement of big data technologies, we are able to analyze a tremendous amount of structure data and unstructured data to be used for a variety of purposes. Under these circumstances, using big data technologies is not an option but becomes a must in the field of criminology. However, such technologies can be used in a way that brings benefits to their users, but they also can be used to harm them. As a result, when using these new types of technologies in the field of criminology, controversies can be raised between protection of privacy and prevention of crimes. Under these conditions, this paper examined how bio information is currently used in the different areas of investigation, evidence and probation from a criminological perspective. This also looked at concept and scope of bio information and concept of big data which can be used as a clue to overcoming limit of bio information and also examined important elements that should be considered when using bio information in the area of criminology. In conclusion, we should refrain from being too optimistic or feeling vague fear about using bio information in the area of criminology. We should make a continued effort to have an accurate understanding of these new types of technologies and find ways to properly reflect them into related policies in a way that can minimize human rights violations. We also should work to come up with new ways to use these technologies in the field of criminology. In this regard, this paper is just beginning. I will continue to do further research on related laws, policies and practices based on outcomes of this research paper. I encourage other researchers to do more research on related areas, thus, contributing to the quality of life for people living in the information society.