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News The current proposal contains plans for a central database 'citizen register' that will tie in to the biometric element of the ID card, such as an iris or fingerprint scan. Richard Barrington, head of government affairs and public policy at Sun... [27 Nov 2003]
Compulsory biometric ID on the cards
News The ID card will contain a piece of biometric information, most likely an iris or fingerprint scan, and will be combined with passports and driving licences, which will have a biometric element by 2008, according to the draft Bill. [26 Nov 2003]
Biometric health and passport IDs head for Europe
News According to the proposal, fingerprints were preferred over iris scans because most EU countries already maintain extensive databases using fingerprint information, so that background checks on individuals would be a relatively simple process. [23 Oct 2003]
Biometric passport trial on the cards
News Blunkett has now revealed plans to extend the scheme's use to include other countries where there are high levels of asylum fraud and iris or facial recognition scans. In line with Civil Aviation Authority rules, the Passport Service must have... [27 Aug 2003]
Biometrics unveiled for US-bound Brits
News The longer term goal will see passengers passing biometric tests - with applications such as facial recognition, iris scanning and fingerprint reading set to play a role in the future of passport control. [07 May 2003]
