Aug

6

Going biometric?

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1999 International Civil Aviation Organisation begins study into possibility of worldwide use of travel documents carrying biometric data
2002 After 9/11 US announces all passports issued from 2006 and used to enter the country must contain biometric information or holder will require a visa
2006 Britain and many EU countries introduce biometric passports
2008 45 countries have introduced [...]

Aug

4

Biometric hazard!

Category: Big Brother, Biometrics, Security | 2 Comments

Another country has started to form a biometric database. Israel, welcome to the club!
Israeli Government approves bill calling for creation of database of all Israeli citizens. Data to include fingerprints, computerized facial features embedded on IDs, passports.
The government approved Sunday a motion calling for the establishment of a biometric database by the Ministry of Interior [...]

Aug

2

Biometrics for… Part II – vehicles

Category: Biometrics | 4 Comments

Yes, it is absolutely obvious use of fingerprint technology - vehicle ignition or vehicle anti-theft system. Let us see how the automotive market accepts fingerprint biometrics.
In the press –
“Honda FCU Goes Biometric”  I could not find any technical information on this project, neither images, so I cannot say more than is said in the article.
Audi A8 may be [...]

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