This refers to the use of data beyond the purposes originally intended at the time of data collection. For biometrics, this usually means using the data for purposs other than identification, as when a face image is used to determine gender or ethnicity.
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(2009). Function Creep. In: Li, S.Z., Jain, A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Biometrics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73003-5_460
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