Decolonial perspectives on the democratic family: initial contributions to the analysis of recognition and implementation of transparency

Abstract

This work offers an overview of trends, benefits, and limitations regarding the potential use of behavioral biometric recognition technologies to increase the fight against crime, whether in criminal activities mediated by information technology or in the monitoring of people in public and private environments. As a theoretical framework (place of speech), “Critical Criminology” is considered because it is the science that seeks to explain the operationality and actual functions of the penal
system, which can offer elements to guide the use of information technologies in the field. Carried out based on a bibliographical review, the work is structured into three units. The first explores aspects regarding corporeality as an expressive dimension of individual personality. The second part covers general technical aspects of behavioral biometrics. Finally, the third unit proposes reflections on the use of this technology for surveillance purposes in the criminal system.