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Privacy chief fights UK-wide database
News Thomas said privacy was already being quietly eroded, citing examples of the expansion of the DNA database and the centralised collection and retention of data from automatic number plate recognition cameras. [15 Jul 2008]
Biometrics to fast track 'trusted' travellers
News The government said the deal will build on the success of the Iris scheme (Iris recognition immigration system) for trusted travellers, which enables registered passengers to enter the UK without queuing, following an eye scan. [03 Jul 2008]
Warning: ID cards face fingerprint errors
News The £4.4bn National Identity Scheme's (NIS) preference for relying on fingerprint and facial recognition biometrics exposes the system to error, according to the independent Biometrics Assurance Group (BAG). [20 Jun 2008]
Dear silicon.com... Vista gets down to business, caught on camera, ID cards…
Comment Readers were also busy commenting on the "ring of steel" automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera rollout in Manchester, while ID cards were a hot topic once again… This present government may well implement ID cards in a small scale way... [12 Jun 2008]
ANPR "ring of steel" watches over Manchester
News The network of 15 automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras cover main approaches to the metropolitan area. Every car is screened against a network of police and government databases, with the system able to instantly trigger alerts about... [05 Jun 2008]
Homeland Insecurity
White Paper Pending legislations demands that the Attorney General employ "technology including but not limited to, electronic fingerprinting, face recognition, and retinal scan technology. Since September 11, the government has been calling for a new security... [10 Apr 2008]
Mexico's Emerging e-Government Program: The Role of the Internet in Promoting Economic Development, Democratic Governance, and the Rule of Law
White Paper In express recognition of this potential, Mexico has, as part of its National Development Plan, recently initiated an ambitious project to create a networked society wherein certain government information, services, and transactions can be... [10 Apr 2008]
Invest in staff training, businesses told
News Responding to the white paper, Karen Price, CEO of IT sector skills body e-skills UK, said she welcomed the recognition of "the vital role of IT and IT skills in innovation". Tackling the skills shortage is key to turning the UK into a successful... [17 Mar 2008]
Police gets to grips with body cameras
Case Study F is for Facial recognition The Carma 2.0 system from Reveal Media is used to store video and make it searchable, helping the force comply with the Management of Police Information (Mopi) government guidelines. [12 Mar 2008]
ID cards are dead
Comment F is for Facial recognition If you wondered what the loud screeching of brakes was in Whitehall this week it was the sound of the government attempting to halt the ID cards juggernaut and execute an almighty handbrake u-turn as the wheels started... [07 Mar 2008]
Dear silicon.com...Illegal file-sharing, biometrics flying high, ID fines…
Comment Neil Norman, CEO, Human Recognition Systems, UK Media companies should stop bleating and giving the government excuses to create more laws, and use some of their vast resources to get their own house in order. [28 Feb 2008]
Faster speeds on the cards for Broadband Britain?
News Vadera added in a statement: "The way we will do business, access many government services, as well as information and entertainment, will change beyond recognition over our lifetime. The government has launched an independent review on barriers to... [22 Feb 2008]
Biometrics the future for flying bliss?
News F is for Facial recognition Automated biometric systems will eventually replace the often laborious system of repeated manual passport and security checks that plague fliers today, said Matthew Finn, director of government and security for airline... [21 Feb 2008]
Editor's Blog: ID cards - cock-up and conspiracy...
Comment This is a giant government system that seems able to search TV news, automatic number-plate recognition, Afghan minefield maps and a host of other databases and display it all faster than it takes my laptop to open an email. [20 Feb 2008]
PM: Parliament to decide ID cards fate
News F is for Facial recognition Government policy is that all UK residents over the age of 16 should eventually be required to have an ID card. If it is such a good thing, then just why is this administration so evasive about its database-government... [10 Jan 2008]
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