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Paying with a palm print? We're victims of our own psychology in making privacy decisions

  • Written by Pam Briggs, Research Chair in Applied Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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The online retail giant Amazon has moved from our screens to our streets, with the introduction of Amazon grocery and book stores. With this expansion came the introduction of Amazon One – a service that lets customers use their handprint to pay, rather than tapping or swiping a card. According to recent reports,...