biometrics checks
RSS biometrics checksUS and Europe get chummy over high-tech passport
News The US and the EU are in agreement over the need for biometrics on passports in order to curb terrorist activity - and should be showing the rest of the world how it's done, according to Tom Ridge, the US Homeland Security Secretary. [30 Oct 2003]
Biometrics unveiled for US-bound Brits
News Firstly they will be required to present a photo ID pass to an electronic reader as they have done previously, but then they will have their fingerprint checked by a scanner from biometrics firm Daon, to confirm their identity and authorise access. [07 May 2003]
Devil's Advocate: Who am I?
Comment Maybe the technically minded mention biometrics at this point. Signatures are easily forged to an adequate standard to bypass most checks. Again, the checks are often cursory and easily fooled simply by stealing the ID card from somebody who looks... [22 Apr 2003]
