Feed Editor 19 Dec 2006 18:10:57 GMT The lastest news in fingerprint software, fingerprint sdk, finger vein reader, finger vein authentication, finger vein hardware, palm vein and biometrics http://www.m2sys.com 2011 john@m2sys.com (John Trader) Biometric Technology http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us support@m2sys.com (M2SYS Support) http://www.m2sys.com/images/m2sys-rss.jpg http://www.m2sys.com The lastest news in fingerprint software, fingerprint sdk, finger vein reader, finger vein authentication, finger vein hardware, palm vein and biometrics 140 35 M2SYS AFIS matching software is available as a ready-to-use biometric solution with server hardware or as biometric software that will run on a regular PC. The solution supports ISO and ANSI fingerprint template standards and full NIST and FBI IAFIS search compatibility. 23 Jan 2012 06:26:34 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/automated-fingerprint-identification-system-afis.htm 6A0044F7-A81C-42EE-A1DE-8CCEDE4120A5 University using the M2SYS Hybrid Bio-SnapOn™ Platform with Palm Vein Scanner and Bio-Hyperpliance™ Multi-Biometric Identification Matching Server 10 Jan 2012 06:24:30 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/university-of-maine-deploys-m2sys-palm-vein-scanners-for-student-check-In-at-dining-halls.htm 8CD1FFEE-9E8A-4D4A-B96F-06F709614FA7 California State University, Fresno Association, Inc. Implements M2SYS RightPunch Palm Vein Biometric Employee Identification Technology with Kronos Time and Attendance Software 13 Dec 2011 06:23:45 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/california-state-university-fresno-association-inc-using-m2sys-rightpunch-palm-vein-biometrics-to-track-employee-time-and-attendance.htm F828F2AC-FE54-41E1-A08A-4A5646F7C960 Partnership Designed to Broaden RightPunch™ PC-Based Biometric Time Clock Deployments for RedPrairie Time and Attendance Software Customers 29 Nov 2011 06:22:53 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/m2sys-partners-with-redprairie-to-offer-pc-based-biometric-time-clocks-for-employee-time-and-attendance.htm 4502C0CF-069F-4205-AB55-4BC3754F8C08 Chat Designed to Open International Communication Channels about Technology. Discussions will Focus on Issues, Challenges, Accomplishments and Future Applications. 4 Oct 2011 06:21:57 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/m2sys-launches-first-tweet-chat-on-biometric-technology.htm 4098C6D1-3E5D-49A1-9B97-4A8BE242CB94 Partnership Enables Retailers to Leverage Biometrics to Reduce Shrink, Reinforce Loss Prevention and Strengthen PCI Compliance 13 Sep 2011 06:21:02 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/m2sys-unites-with-retail-pro-to-promote-biometrics-for-retail-point-of-sale.htm 2D6D650D-258E-409A-9397-52201BB28885 Prestigious Award Honors Innovation, Technological Expertise, Value Added Features and Potential to Boost Customer Return on Investment (ROI) 2 Aug 2011 06:19:54 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/m2sys-receives-2011-frost-and-sullivan-award-for-hybrid-biometric-platform.htm 1D7C824B-B0F5-4F9D-A123-A376ABE92573 A New York City hospital has stopped asking many patients to dig out health insurance cards and fill in endless forms, instead identifying them by scanning the unique lattice of veins in their palm. 28 Jul 2011 01:07:01 GMT http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/27/us-palm-scan-idUSTRE76Q71920110727 85EAEAD4-28B7-4A3D-A7E5-476830B8F65D Award Recognizes Technologists with Exceptional Vision and Execution to "Push Their Organizations in Bold New Directions" 12 Jul 2011 06:18:26 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/mizan-rahman-m2sys-named-technology-innovator-year-infoworld.htm 1F9CC00E-1ABA-4D04-8ED9-87405EF2E643 On the lines of London and Singapore international airports, Delhi government has finally put the much-longed biometric pre-paid taxi operation system in place. 25 Jul 2011 08:24:12 GMT http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/NewDelhi/Biometric-taxi-service-at-airport/Article1-724413.aspx 5E4C19CC-AA02-4964-B9A7-D6BE1CEF7222 4000 ghost workers have been found on the payroll of the National Identity Management since it completed its biometric data capture exercise. 24 Jul 2011 07:30:32 GMT http://www.informationnigeria.org/2011/07/national-identity-management-commission-uncovers-4000-ghost-workers.html 7E3B32E7-6A05-4CA5-8E56-3739D12AE803 The Electoral Commission (EC)says it needs an additional GH¢32 million to successfully execute the production of a biometric voters register. 19 Jul 2011 01:17:03 GMT http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=213794 63611587-D5BE-4708-A5E0-53703C39333D Award Recognizes Technologists with Exceptional Vision and Execution to "Push Their Organizations in Bold New Directions" 13 Jul 2011 04:34:05 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/mizan-rahman-m2sys-named-technology-innovator-year-infoworld.htm A5CBC97F-34F3-4147-973E-3E05E02D4E03 Time and Attendance Customers Can Boost Security, Efficiencies 9 Feb 2011 22:45:05 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/qqest-teams-up-with-m2SYS-to-add-biometric-technology-at-the-desktop-to-timeForce-time-and-attendance-system-pr02092011.htm 1E88C6C0-0D72-4E04-B761-FAE613C14C61 How soon will facial recognition biometric technology be used to identify you? Actually, it may have already but you just didn\'t know it....read our blog post for some interesting applications of facial recognition technology and the questions that it raises. 8 Feb 2011 22:12:12 GMT http://blog.m2sys.com/workforce-management/is-biometric-technology-an-unnecessary-intrusion-or-a-promising-marketing-tool/ 654CE3EE-6259-4267-B071-297B5AEFD751 Israel joins US program that will allow travelers go through automated biometrics checks upon arrival 8 Feb 2011 06:31:02 GMT http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4024868,00.html 51DF2CB7-C5F0-4F69-BD88-C9D73F6B2988 Referred to as the North American security "perimeter," it involves use of advanced biometric technology to track travelers, and steps to eliminate burdensome regulatory barriers that Obama said can stifle trade and job creation. 5 Feb 2011 23:19:47 GMT http://www.voanews.com/english/news/usa/US-Canada-Announce-New-Joint-Border-Effort-115331464.html F5029660-2B39-454C-90DC-BA2BC14277E1 The Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, has announced the intentions of the country to move forward with biometric data collection for visa applications in Sri Lanka. 5 Feb 2011 23:04:43 GMT http://www.thirdfactor.com/2011/02/03/australias-biometric-collection-for-visas-coming-to-sri-lanka 9A8146A1-E6A3-44B0-B7D4-E6A22FB7416B People in one valley city may have to give their fingerprints before they can pick up certain drugs at pharmacies. 22 Dec 2010 03:26:06 GMT http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/local/nw_valley/peoria-drug-ordinance-fingerprints-12212010 6126F043-36FB-41BA-96FC-575EB4B614C6 Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Implements M2SYS Biometric Technology with Kronos Time and Attendance Software 9 Nov 2010 05:37:24 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/california-university-campus-reports-300-return-on-investment-after-first-year-of-using-biometric-technology-pr11082010.htm F87DAE38-78B6-4F3F-B532-37889455A54D The Coast Guard wants to expand its success at using biometrics to stop migrants from entering the United States illegally by adapting this sophisticated technology for ensnaring terrorists who try to come ashore. 8 Nov 2010 22:45:06 GMT http://www.uscgf-kmi.com/cgf-home/283-cgf-2010-volume-2-issue-6-november/3536-biometrics-at-sea.html CB02327C-41DB-495D-88CC-2F3AB7DBB5EB As a way to keep school children from getting off at the wrong stops, a San Diego-area school district plans to introduce a new school bus monitoring system that uses biometrics, USA Today recently reported. 4 Nov 2010 06:47:12 GMT http://www.idsuperstore.com/idnews/education-id-news/school-buses-get-high-tech-with-biometrics-800210051/ CE3054E6-3742-41FA-A5E7-5E81BFD86C15 This information sharing capability is part of Secure Communities—ICE’s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of criminal immigrants. 3 Nov 2010 04:56:30 GMT http://www.svherald.com/content/news/2010/10/27/biometrics-now-being-shared-all-counties-state EB7C232E-A436-4DF6-B61B-65F3737C94E9 Biometric software package from M2SYS Technology is becoming employed with PowerLunch point of sale (POS) cafeteria computer software at numerous PowerSchool customer district faculties all through the country for accurate and indisputable monitoring of meal credits. Bio-SnapOn, a biometric fingerprint recognition technique from M2SYS Technology, enables colleges making use of the PowerLunch module of PowerSchool to setup a secure, reliable fingerprint process to more accurately and efficiently identify students. Together, PowerLunch and Bio-SnapOn assist to facilitate fast and unequivocal lunch line check outs that interface easily with back end accounting and inventory systems. 2 Nov 2010 06:15:29 GMT http://pentassoft.com/tech-schools-experiences.html D3A981F6-215E-4E60-8D1E-6052141B2AD8 Partnership Designed to Meet Growing Demand for Biometric Technology in West Africa 27 Oct 2010 09:08:37 GMT http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/M2SYS-Technology-Strikes-Biometric-Partnership-With-HPC-Informatique-in-Benin-1341378.htm 5058D2B4-E33F-4607-8BD7-D5377D50E341 In what was an undoubtedly large and complex election, Brazil used biometrics to prevent voter fraud and ballot stuffing. 6 Oct 2010 07:48:33 GMT http://www.idsuperstore.ca/idnews/government-id-news/brazil-used-biometrics-in-its-recent-elections-800098071/ 76BDB70E-146D-40B2-9F59-DA318E9D42A3 Los Angeles Unified officials hope a new plan allowing students to purchase school meals with a simple press of a finger will save money, speed up long cafeteria lines and reduce the headaches caused by forgotten lunch money. 3 Oct 2010 11:27:10 GMT http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_16235711?nclick_check=1 668CDD33-1B23-46BA-8372-BB11C8BAB357 Security continues to be one of the great challenges of the 21st century, and the threats are only growing. I've already discussed some of the risks social media use poses, and much has been written on the fallibility of passwords. Could biometrics be the silver bullet? 30 Sep 2010 11:12:11 GMT http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/Top-5-Misconceptions-about-Biometric-Security.aspx 6F8E248C-1326-4DF1-AAB3-CB81B9C24994 Canada Immigration has announced a new five-year plan to institute a secure, biometrics-based border entry system to protect the nation from illegal immigrants. 24 Sep 2010 11:11:30 GMT http://www.idsuperstore.ca/idnews/government-id-news/canada-to-use-biometrics-to-secure-its-borders-800080426/ 58292A51-E5D2-403B-9093-A9BD7A868211 Under the decree, biometric passports will be introduced in Uzbekistan from Jan.1, 2011. 20 Aug 2010 10:30:38 GMT http://en.trend.az/news/politics/foreign/1614622.html 60DA37D7-325E-4A6E-B273-D90FEE98CEEB You decided you want to use biometrics in your business. Check. You have researched what biometric readers are available and decided on one. Check. You have solicited price quotes from biometric providers based on your project specifications. Check. You asked all of the right questions to the biometric providers about which biometric reader is best for your unique situation. Fail. 20 Aug 2010 10:00:54 GMT http://blog.m2sys.com/?p=159 EA1A0691-50BE-43A4-AA08-6AA595FC786E On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement began using a new biometric information sharing capability in Pulaski County that helps federal immigration officials identify aliens who have committed a crime. 18 Aug 2010 09:59:07 GMT http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=113636&catid=2 A557C235-AFD5-4344-9867-0EC7BF416CEC New Zealand and Australian immigration officials have begun sharing fingerprint information, hoping to crack down on people using false identity papers. 16 Aug 2010 09:58:13 GMT http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/nz-australia-sharing-fingerprint-data-20100816-126jz.html 7B70C30D-B60C-4B49-ABE5-81D97CB3D8F4 Recently, some of the M2SYS staff had an opportunity to give back to the community through volunteering with an Atlanta based non-profit organization called HomeStretch who helps homeless families to get back on their feet and into permanent, sustainable housing. Some of us chipped in helping to paint the inside of a house being rehabilitated and others spent time outside cutting grass, weed eating and doing general landscaping. 10 Aug 2010 11:36:34 GMT http://blog.m2sys.com/?p=127 62731500-67F8-43C0-B736-5EF2ACDE6FF9 Modern day lunch line point of sale (POS) software requirements must transcend the ability to just ring up a sale and generate a receipt. There are a host of areas that school food service POS technology must address ranging from quick and accurate check outs to the security of students necessitating a flexible and agile POS system that interfaces easily with back end accounting and inventory systems. 10 Aug 2010 11:31:39 GMT http://blog.m2sys.com/?p=93 073DE3D4-4402-4AFD-9D88-D06C5C5180DA A recent agreement between government officials in Pakistan and Afghanistan will set up a system to exchange biometric identification data to protect against smuggling across the border. 5 Aug 2010 09:30:53 GMT http://www.idsuperstore.com/idnews/military-id-news/afghan-pakistan-agreement-puts-biometrics-at-border-19901346/ BFF7ACEF-58F0-445A-B893-6FD004376B36 Your children too will be subject to biometric scans for Unique Identification (UID) number 5 Aug 2010 08:55:50 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_now-your-children-too-will-be-fingerprinted_1419030 E9833EF6-4C6D-42A0-84A7-2CB26A67311E "You kind of always have your finger with you," said Robin Riley, a division chief in the Department of Recreation. 4 Aug 2010 09:45:37 GMT http://www.gazette.net/stories/08042010/germnew194542_32533.php 8E08EDAA-EE0F-4167-9741-F3243CEB5D4F Students who want to study in the United Kingdom must prove their proficiency in English before being granted a student visa; Pearson, the authors of the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), relies on multiple layers of biometrics -- palm vein scanning, digital signatures, and test day digital photographs of applicants -- to ensure that those who take the test are who they say they are 4 Aug 2010 09:25:13 GMT http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/uk-border-agency-approves-pearsons-test-security-methods 73472A96-5590-4538-9F1C-271580D90BC4 The advent of biometrics has revolutionized the way that membership organizations have addressed these areas of concern and established itself as a mainstream, value added solution to the growing concerns borne by member driven institutions. 3 Aug 2010 10:44:07 GMT http://blog.m2sys.com/?cat=24 56A5489B-93ED-43C2-9305-53BE9D2BBCB9 The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday said that it would prevent multiple and fictitious names in the new voter register through the use of biometric database. 2 Aug 2010 10:43:16 GMT http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/?p=55798 987E7DC0-3A8C-447F-96BC-3C7A5D1BBC0A NEW DELHI: As the country's economy is on the rise, experts today said biometrics is the only way to store data in a safe manner in a vast country like India and the unique identity numbers will provide that security. 27 Jul 2010 12:06:29 GMT http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/infotech/software/Biometrics-best-way-to-store-data-safely-in-India-experts/articleshow/6201870.cms?flv=1 F02E853D-41C1-4AA7-9ABF-2EF8DC9DF980 Hybrid Biometrics™ Solution Offers Choice of Fingerprint, Finger Vein, Palm Vein and Iris Recognition From a Single Biometric Software Integration 26 Jul 2010 04:25:01 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/hybrid-biometric-platform-pr072010.htm 55389ACB-1B30-4E44-90C0-C117E5BA0ABF What is “Buddy Punching” and why should I be concerned about it? 1 Jul 2010 05:21:12 GMT http://blog.galaxy-inc.com/ EC3BCF11-D6BD-4E2A-BF67-F3A1D4C784F0 Documents stolen from Puerto Rico have shown up in fraud-ring busts in Delaware and Ohio and immigration raids on meatpacking plants from Texas to Florida. No government or law enforcement official can put a dollar amount on the illegal trade, but documents are so valuable that addicts on the island trade their own documents for drugs. 28 Jun 2010 09:49:30 GMT http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gdboyufDul4I01bklKkC4yatlkOQD9GJCQ180 9170C737-E27B-4840-B21C-8531F02F0CE0 We learned, thanks to diligent reporting, that a fingerprint technician was actually disciplined by HPD for identifying the wrong person in, of all things, a murder case. I refer here to the case of Manuel Guerra. The top folks at HPD deserve credit for finally trying to be transparent about their problems. However, these problems have been ongoing for far too long. Transparency may help identify the problem, but so far these problems have never truly been fixed. 28 Jun 2010 09:44:52 GMT http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/7082416.html 11570E6B-5F82-4D7D-8E43-553FA6225257 Org, which is monitored by the Washington-based Public Interest Registry, is the first generic domain name system (DNS) to adopt the extra measures, but others, such as .com and .net, are expected to follow. 25 Jun 2010 10:29:20 GMT http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37875878/ns/technology_and_science/ 92FD7807-5A10-46E0-9AA3-154A8DF74B5C So now, the Obama administration is trying its hand at promoting identity management. Officials believe a new comprehensive strategy for secure online transactions would do what others fell short in the past. 25 Jun 2010 10:28:32 GMT http://www.federalnewsradio.com/?nid=35&sid=1986881 81465BBF-F499-4772-99FF-24C7CBB6BBAC Visitors to Bolton Day Nursery will soon find themselves having to undergo fingerprint scanning at the door, while all mobile phones will be banned from the nursery, and no parent will be allowed in without a child collection password. 24 Jun 2010 11:46:42 GMT http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/districtnews/8234258.Fingerprint_scans_for_visitors_at_day_nursery/ 7F8233B1-FFEB-4AC7-A643-B690016804A2 The fifth grader ignored him and ran to her grandparents’ house. Police say the girl's grandfather then got in his car and followed the suspect to write down his license plate number. 24 Jun 2010 11:45:22 GMT http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S1620159.shtml?cat=300 EA0F745B-2952-4B93-81B0-492A162A6689 In 2006, the scheme was transferred to the newly created Identity and Passport service, which spent another "£251m on projects to establish identity cards, second biometric passports and other related programmes". 23 Jun 2010 06:03:36 GMT http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/regulation/2010/06/23/labour-spending-for-id-cards-totals-near-300m-40089322/ 2A0E65F2-7050-44E0-AD1B-BAF128B488AD Finger prints of people charged with a crime are checked in a criminal-history database, and now they will run them through an immigration database. 23 Jun 2010 04:02:34 GMT http://www.wmdt.com/news-archive.aspx?item=7836 EB424DCD-2750-4C4B-9205-97B70FF21D2D “This information sharing enables criminal aliens to be identified at the time they are booked in a jail anywhere in Virginia, and those convicted of serious crimes can be prioritized for deportation after serving their sentences. Secure Communities will help us get these convicts off our streets and make Virginia safer – a goal I’ve pursued for eight years in public service,” said Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. 22 Jun 2010 05:01:12 GMT http://beforeitsnews.com/news/82/993/New_Strategy_Prioritizes_Immigration_Enforcement_Actions_Against_Convicted_Criminal_Aliens_in_Virginia.html E5D9D62D-C56C-4086-BA12-EA617A65ECE1 Identity theft occurs when someone takes information such as Social Security identification, a driver's license number or a credit card, and uses it for his or her own personal gain. Nationally, an estimated 7 million consumers become victims of identity theft each year. 22 Jun 2010 04:00:07 GMT http://www.stclairrecord.com/arguments/227646-penalty-for-identity-theft-has-increased 02015DE7-F85C-4833-878E-48D1D059C5F8 “Anyone who was ever a client should check their credit reports to make sure no one is using the stolen data to obtain loans or credit cards,” Wallace said. “Or any unauthorized activity, for that matter.” 21 Jun 2010 09:24:01 GMT http://www.seattlepi.com/sound/422050_sound96690764.html 6D96FDC9-7BC8-4606-B4A6-06000AE0F2F7 He explained further "Nigerians do not have any excuse not to change to the new e-passports as all the 36 States in the federation and the Federal Capital Territory are all e-passport compliant." 21 Jun 2010 09:18:28 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/201006180296.html ED30EB48-8DF4-46F9-A03A-686B226F6868 This is according to IT Security Expert Robert Schifreen, who said one of the biggest problems is that these sites encourage you to give out your personal details. 20 Jun 2010 11:18:51 GMT http://www.qas.co.uk/company/data-quality-news/social_networking_users_at_risk_of_identity_fraud__5662.htm C5272F07-E814-4230-80D8-6CDB52F5CF20 A man has been jailed for 10 months after police matched a mobile phone image of a hand holding three stolen watches to his fingerprint records. 20 Jun 2010 11:17:35 GMT http://www.theage.com.au/world/mobile-policing-20100618-ymtk.html 7A18FA3C-E8DB-4E81-9F75-22E04499E1B7 One way to prevent this open exchange of information is to protect and encode the information as much as possible. The implementation of biometric technology such as fingerprint, finger vein, palm vein, or iris ID can drastically eliminate the amount of private information that is exposed in public areas. The implementation of palm vein biometrics into a point-of-sale terminal could prevent the exchange of open credit card information, manager and employee ID numbers, and much more by identifying users with the quick scan of the palm while holding individuals responsible for transactions conducted under their user ID. 18 Jun 2010 11:50:34 GMT http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Preventing-Consumer-and-Employee-Based-Identity-Fraud-at-Small-Businesses-Using-Biometric-Technology/1229673 E44694B2-8EEE-4525-ACC8-811767749C4B Though the town declines to discuss the matter, this high-dollar cyberheist, along with a slew of other incidents in the past year, has many bank officials worried. They're concerned that the customer desktop, especially in business banking where dollar amounts are high, is increasingly the weak link in the chain of trust. 18 Jun 2010 11:49:41 GMT http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/061710-online-banking.html?hpg1=bn 2B21FE27-97C8-4CC9-9A5B-1235BCB3485A Security at issue with e-passports Des: The new U.S. border security system that uses wireless transmitters and sophisticated computer chips to store biometric and other personal information within the passport. That way, customs officials and border guards are able to verify the identities of people who enter the U.S. 17 Jun 2010 10:48:52 GMT http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=15&sid=1981666 31EEDC89-A4E8-419F-947F-A8F70515D778 "Under this project, intelligent document scanners and biometric machines would be installed at all foreign missions, immigration check posts and foreigners' registration offices to identify the visitor," a home ministry official said. 17 Jun 2010 09:47:45 GMT http://www.hindustantimes.com/Come-2014-fingerprints-to-be-mandatory-for-foreigners/Article1-558831.aspx 4F54F7A4-51F0-454B-B70E-933833F87FCD "The exercise was neither vindictive oriented nor designed to favour any group of individuals whatsoever but tailored to enhance the dignity of the Ghanaian passport elsewhere in the world," he stated. 16 Jun 2010 11:12:03 GMT http://www.ghananewsagency.org/s_social/r_16881/ 2EB34A50-C90C-4B60-AA9B-EF0537D9223A All those enrolled in the official list of fishermen will get the I-cards as suggested by the Centre for increasing vigil along the coastal belt in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. 16 Jun 2010 11:04:38 GMT http://www.ptinews.com/news/717892_Kerala-fishermen-to-get-biometric-ID-cards B9DD0E97-40B2-4B48-A030-EAFFE508282B “Passport enrollees are no longer required to bring photographs as their pictures will be taken using e-passport data-capturing machines which are cameras directly connected to the computers at the Philippine Consulate and signature to be made on signature pads so they do not need to bring photographs,” he said. 15 Jun 2010 11:03:48 GMT http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?section=theuae&xfile=data/theuae/2010/june/theuae_june373.xml D81F815C-2280-40C5-B0A0-803AE975DC43 "Identity theft is a serious and costly crime," said Jeff Bell, president of the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors. "People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years cleaning up the mess thieves have made of their good name and credit record. They may lose job opportunities, get refused loans, housing or cars, or even get arrested for crimes they didn't commit." 15 Jun 2010 10:02:54 GMT http://www.mercurynews.com/los-gatos/ci_15297107?nclick_check=1 B8243E96-E0F7-456E-B755-54A660890BFB Officer Josh Hale, of the Richmond Police Department, talked to children about safety and gave them and their guardians a child personal information and fingerprint kit. 13 Jun 2010 10:14:14 GMT http://richmondregister.com/localnews/x1910035488/Children-learn-safety-tips 2844D50B-935F-4854-84C2-7BAD133FC559 According to South African immigration officials at Kopfontein, desperate measures by the government of Botswana led to the banning of the old Botswana passports. They said Botswana has until July to switch to the electronic passports.However the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs yesterday denied Botswana's old passports were rejected last week, saying the passports remain legal until 2011. 13 Jun 2010 10:10:38 GMT http://www.mmegi.bw/index.php?sid=1&aid=2895&dir=2010/June/Friday11 A325EE10-7662-4E64-8E53-D3DEECE89E7A Helms said the grant will pay for the purchase of a computerized fingerprinting machine that will immediately send an inmate or criminal suspect’s fingerprint off to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation lab. 11 Jun 2010 10:11:31 GMT http://www2.dothaneagle.com/dea/news/crime_courts/article/geneva_sheriffs_to_get_computerized_finger_printing_machine/159114/ 12863105-BFDA-48DD-BC81-FA3C2110B2F8 Police processed the fingerprint, and it matched one obtained from Apostolec that was stored in a national Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Umstead said. A warrant for his arrest was issued Tuesday, and police arrested him Wednesday. 11 Jun 2010 10:08:18 GMT http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/259074 E01F8AE7-A6E6-4B7C-80F1-2A6F441A975A M2SYS" latest innovation is called Bio-Plugin"" Hybrid Server. This solution supports four different biometric readers "" fingerprint, finger vein, palm vein, and iris recognition "" all from a single platform. This means that developers who are interested in adding biometrics to their software can choose from any of these modalities after a single integration. The alternative "" integrating and supporting four different biometric SDKs "" seems like a senseless approach. Read more: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Software-Development-Kits--Engine-versus-Parts/1223662#ixzz0qFjyexLE Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives 8 Jun 2010 10:16:02 GMT http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Software-Development-Kits--Engine-versus-Parts/1223662 F3E44340-9D7C-4945-9AE8-A64ACA8D0A87 KCSO, which processes suspects arrested by the Knoxville Police Department, the Tennessee Highway Patrol and other local agencies, will share all fingerprinting information with ICE. The same records already are sent to the FBI and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. 8 Jun 2010 10:04:37 GMT http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jun/07/criminal-aliens-targeted/ 6EBB26CC-F1E4-4455-9DF7-06233EFF227F The SFA estimates that capital expenditure on crime protection by small firms amounts to €2.04 billion, up 24 per cent on the previous survey. Companies spend an average of €9,277 on capital expenditure for security each year. 7 Jun 2010 10:40:36 GMT http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2010/0607/1224272004055.html D8795F84-6CE7-4E05-8BE1-7074854EACD5 Google itself put that trust at risk earlier this year when is disclosed that "a highly sophisticated and targeted attack on our corporate infrastructure originating from China that resulted in the theft of intellectual property from Google." 7 Jun 2010 10:28:55 GMT http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/vulnerabilities/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=225402011&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_News 7EAA4C74-7AC5-4B45-A731-92FF6E3BDC19 The confidentiality of data when it comes to the electronic medical records is always given priority.This is because in a hospital or clinic most of the staff members have access to such type of data and they come across them by a part or whole. Along with that other service providers and related vendors who come across that data may reach the level of about 5000 per patient roughly. 2 Jun 2010 04:06:59 GMT http://electronicmedicalrecords-software.com/articles/privacy-issue-associated-with-electronic-medical-records/ FCFEC287-0AC4-44EE-B1FA-E3C758E185C1 This guideline sets down the technical safety requirements in electronic financial transactions. It consists of 5 sectors from user checks, server authentication, communication channel encryption, tampering preventions and transaction non-repudiation features. 2 May 2010 04:06:37 GMT http://electronicmedicalrecords-software.com/articles/privacy-issue-associated-with-electronic-medical-records/ D8C6F896-F18E-423D-8F77-281DAF1ADA7B IDENTITY fraud has affected almost 100,000 small businesses to the tune of £1.3bn, according to new research 31 May 2010 12:15:22 GMT http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/businessnews/Small-firms-hit-by-1bn.6329530.jp 4AD80D48-98F9-4299-847D-5DA164F6BBAB "If more agencies reported on their fraud-control arrangements and fraud trends, additional information would be available to assist in providing a picture of the effectiveness of the management of fraud across Australian government agencies. The nature of fraud is changing as agencies adopt new approaches to deliver services and make more use of e-commerce." 31 May 2010 12:12:53 GMT http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/government-agencies-failing-in-anti-fraud-measures/story-e6frgakx-1225873220194 9681062E-945E-4F79-8835-122A34A9BAF5 "The main motive for our research is that we currently have various fingerprint recognition systems in place in things like laptops. More importantly, in airports across the world you find face recognition systems currently working on 2-D images," said Bhaskar. "While this system is quite accurate it also has a lot of problems," he added. 30 May 2010 10:21:59 GMT http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/education/changing-the-face-of-security-1.634056 6F8F96D8-C5DA-4AFF-8E21-4DE8D53281FE The Registrar General of India (RGI), which has an agreement with Aadhaar for synchronizing biometric data collection for UIDs and the ongoing national Census, made the proposal to use CSCs, around 100,000 of which are being created. Biometric data includes facial recognition features, iris scans and fingerprints. 28 May 2010 11:49:07 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2010/05/25233642/Govt-kiosks-to-collect-data-fo.html 62FFF724-C66C-4E92-9430-BC6731C3BC7C I'm not worried by the civil liberties arguments. I believe the state already has all the same details on me - they've got my photograph and the details on my driving licence. So the only extra thing I've given over is my fingerprints - and that's fine by me. I've got no big secrets. 28 May 2010 11:46:21 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8707112.stm 2FA952E4-8AAB-4759-BC6C-A1763E24AB1D A biometric verification system will initially be implemented at Adelaide Remand Centre, and pending a successful trial, be rolled out to two additional sites including Yatala Labour Prison, Adelaide Women’s Prison, Mobilong Prison , Port Augusta Prison, Mt Gambier Prison, Cadell Training Centre, and Port Lincoln Prison 27 May 2010 11:30:14 GMT http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/348102/sa_prisons_get_biometrics_systems/ 85B94AA8-BBE0-4B09-8EBC-97C7BB2C53B4 The report called for identification of voters to be improved both at the point of registration and at polling stations, with the use of markers to indicate that people have voted. 27 May 2010 11:24:38 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2010/05/26/electoral-team-who-observed-counts-in-birmingham-s-yardley-constituency-said-uk-system-is-corruptible-65233-26529004/ 0B662E43-DDCC-40E0-9CB2-FACB4587A8C1 The government plans to issue 600 million Aadhaar numbers over the next four-and-a-half years through various registrar agencies. UIDAI is also in talks with banks to make sure that the Rs 100 is directly credited to people’s bank accounts. This way, people who are not financially included will also be allotted a bank account number. 26 May 2010 11:11:43 GMT http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/interviews/Identity-will-help-the-poor-participate-in-economic-growth-Nandan-Nilekani/articleshow/5974986.cms 50BC8761-C1C9-4916-9742-6BF08B29D95C The report said the British system relied too heavily on trust, with lax checks on identity and a sometimes ‘casual’ approach to the security of ballot papers. 26 May 2010 11:11:09 GMT http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1281299/British-election-open-corruption-fraud.html?ito=feeds-newsxml 60F179E9-2D55-44EA-A56C-13CF396ED9CE The terms of reference for the commission looking at replacing the Human Rights Act with its promise to enshrine the European convention rights in British law and protect and extend British liberties sounds reassuring. But the devil is in the details and the Conservatives are looking to reduce the application of Strasbourg case law, rather than the convention rights themselves, in British courts, opening the way for more deportations of terrorism suspects, failed asylum seekers and other controversial areas. 21 May 2010 09:36:29 GMT http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/may/20/conservative-liberal-democrat-coalition-agreement-analysis F27A3024-FA02-468A-B752-B9E7E8EE2669 “The biometric identification system is necessary to ensure that we record the entry of all foreign visitors and workers into the country and include work to update and coordinate all hardware, software and data managed by a number of different agencies and ministries. 21 May 2010 09:34:02 GMT http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/20/nation/20100520134256&sec=nation C5A2EFBB-12E9-4C79-9FC9-DAF55168F6F0 A combination of tougher policies, new biometric technology and groundbreaking interagency cooperation have helped slash the number of migrants from the Dominican Republic interdicted by the Coast Guard in the Mona Passage — from 5,014 in 2004 to 727 in 2009. The procedures have been extended to the Florida Straits, and with additional funding, they could be deployed elsewhere. 20 May 2010 09:22:28 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2010/05/24/feat-coast-guard-biometrics.aspx 7DB5E085-58C8-4D91-9013-A2D6FFAC5A6F Permanent residents who possess these cards may continue to use them as proof of permanent residency when traveling, when seeking employment, and at any time such proof is required. However, the USCIS is seeking to terminate Green Cards without an expiration date. USCIS believes that the replacement of these cards is vital to the security of the immigration process. The change would allow USCIS to issue more secure, tamper-resistant permanent resident cards, update cardholder information, conduct background checks, and electronically store applicants fingerprint and photographic information so as to provide better evidence of the identity of the cardholders. 20 May 2010 08:45:24 GMT http://www.spouse-visa.net/immigrationlawfirm/are-you-required-to-renew-your-green-card/ A046ACC7-0B1B-4924-8D84-E90F7CD4F207 The terminals would also allow easier identification of people who caused trouble inside the club. 19 May 2010 11:33:00 GMT http://www.bunburymail.com.au/news/local/news/general/biometric-scanners-introduced-at-bunbury-nightclub/1834365.aspx F99EBE4E-F3FF-40F1-9135-BD1C18E44073 In order to smoothen the process of enrolment for the UID project, the Government on Tuesday approved adoption of a “standardised approach” for collection of demographic and biometric information. 19 May 2010 11:28:35 GMT http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/05/19/stories/2010051953071800.htm 2FD44296-5884-46BB-8DCA-9E024970CE6A Staying in Korea the government plans to strengthen immigration checks by fingerprinting foreigners entering the country. Preparing for November's Seoul G20 summitthe Ministry of Justice announced law revisions which will require fingerprint screening of all foreigners above the age of 17 starting in August. 18 May 2010 07:19:01 GMT http://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_View.asp?nseq=103117&code=Ne2&category=2 7CC82631-1B53-4EED-A9EB-136F30B08A1B The Australian and International Pilots Association is calling for stricter controls on ground staff who can access aircraft as well as more identity checks for passengers as they board. 17 May 2010 12:15:04 GMT http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/17/2901117.htm 98AF775F-6EF4-457C-A7B0-46BB3F2CDEFE As a new law in Arizona makes the failure to carry immigration documents a crime and spurs similar proposals in other states, Trenton is one of a small but growing number of municipalities that have moved in the opposite direction — making sure that illegal immigrants have documents to make their lives easier. 17 May 2010 12:09:14 GMT http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/17/nyregion/17idcard.html 48D00FAB-7493-4BDC-8176-E73378F153F0 Nana Akomea was speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana programme Friday when he stated that the biometric system of voting has been proven to reduce electoral fraud and agitation from suspicion that usually characterized elections. 16 May 2010 06:21:44 GMT http://news.myjoyonline.com/politics/201005/46179.asp 3233B623-2333-4A04-ABC3-BA07B51DF906 Instead of paying with cash at lunch time, Avon Lake school students need only their index finger. The district is transitioning from a point of sale keypad system to one that scans the students’ fingerprints in lieu of cash, Superintendent Bob Scott said. 14 May 2010 10:56:29 GMT http://www.morningjournal.com/articles/2010/05/14/news/mj2738661.txt B0EADF58-5AC7-4CC3-A0F0-1D5C127EF8F8 Mr Pawar said delivering grains through the existing public distribution system (PDS) was as important as the implementation of the Act itself. This needs to be facilitated through the use of biometrics, smart cards or food coupons. 14 May 2010 09:15:48 GMT http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/Food-Act-not-coming-this-year/articleshow/5928774.cms 96833E68-AE75-4A03-86FE-3007DF37A956 Parents worry that their child fingerprints will be stored in some kind of database. Frankly, I’m also worried about it at first. However, I feel that I have gathered extensive knowledge about the technology before I was shot down without a second thought. I have been doing research online and contacting the leading companies offering biometric technologies such as M2SYS, Motorola, NEC (quote on this site is given below), etc. 13 May 2010 11:18:42 GMT http://www.bisnis168.com/?p=795 6404E9E8-0948-4BBB-B9B7-2CAEAB55024C The bill was passed through the Commons during the 'wash-up' period before the General Election - which in itself led a number of commentators to criticise the process in which it was seemingly rushed through Parliament without due consideration and debate. 13 May 2010 05:16:09 GMT http://www.certpiles.com/david-cameron-to-kill-the-digital-economy-act/ 23D054B5-E256-4FBC-B29E-8CB5E33C5E6F The proposed law seeking to grant statutory status to the UIDAI would seek to put in place a frame work to protect the data across the country from being misused, Mr. Nilekani said. He underlined the need for checks and balances to protect the data from both private and government users. 12 May 2010 09:21:06 GMT http://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article427629.ece 48D7E4AE-2639-4704-82FA-72EC7BB51C91 The new licences, embedded with a computer chip, will be introduced in Toowoomba before the end of this year, before becoming available across the state by the end of 2011. 12 May 2010 09:20:09 GMT http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/drivers-licences-to-double-in-price-20100512-uvwx.html DD96F750-7850-4989-87C7-F5FA22816231 iEmployee, a leading provider of on-demand workforce solutions, announces a partnership agreement with M2SYS which will make web-based biometric time and attendance solutions available to clients worldwide. These affordable solutions practically eliminate two costly issues for employers—buddy punching and forgetting passwords. 11 May 2010 05:33:25 GMT http://haoodnla.com/article/lxy09214304y9j01/153618 4D853F5F-9466-4676-A8A1-F4F93838D97E The responsible strategy, according to the president, would be a CIR. The centerpiece of such a reform would be a pathway to citizenship for the existing illegal immigrant population. While proponents differ on the mix, a CIR package would likely include the following components in addition to legalization: increased border security measures, biometric identification or some system of worker verification, tough immigration enforcement and a new guest-worker program. 11 May 2010 05:08:49 GMT http://www.truthout.org/obama-right-and-wrong-about-arizona-law59357 EFF9ADA4-351C-4812-A37C-65DD5D545FB2 The new Philippine ePassport features an embedded integrated circuit chip that allows faster verification of the identity of the passport holder. In addition to the information found on the data page, it includes the biometric information of the holder, as well as a unique identification number. 9 May 2010 07:08:19 GMT http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20100509-268936/ePassport-fees-abroad-up-to-60 87274F99-8956-49CA-98EA-D853249FAE38 Fingerprints sent by city detectives to the crime lab in April 2007 were recently identified as a match to David Wilson, 25, currently incarcerated in a Berlin jail, said Lt. Rodney McQuate. As a result, a warrant was issued for Wilson's arrest on charges of burglary and criminal mischief. McQuate said Wilson will be arraigned Monday, May 10, by video in Portsmouth District Court. 7 May 2010 10:10:12 GMT http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100507/NEWS/5070405/-1/NEWSMAP 43F6B9C1-72CD-4483-8BEB-204D4A327987 "Both sides maturely recognize the need for cooperation and the need to enforce their own responsibility on each side of the border in order to have and reach a common goal -- that is, a secure border that facilitates trade and legal immigration," Gomez-Mont said. 7 May 2010 10:09:38 GMT http://burnafterreading.nationaljournal.com/2010/05/napolitano-talks-border.php 8840C7AF-42A0-4F65-A7E7-ED24EA692F29 Drive your vehicle into the building through one of several overhead doors into a private staging area. Using biometric and keypad recognition, the security system identifies you and prompts the robotic system to transport your storage module to the drive-in staging area. 6 May 2010 05:56:14 GMT http://www.nichevolumes.com/best-self-storage-facility-in-fort-lauderdale-fl/ BAE783A6-983F-4346-A646-2DB67978D88C “More than 100 engineering colleges lack proper teaching staff. Often the managements claim that they have paid the staff by cash. But we found that the so called ‘staff’ doesn’t even exist. With these new measures, we are sure they can’t cheat us anymore,” Prof Reddy added. 5 May 2010 04:29:05 GMT http://www.lazybuzz.com/2010/05/biometrics-to-keep-eye-on-tech-faculty/ 298B31CA-FEAE-4FB3-B515-A2A50CDF7E05 M2SYS Technology announced a strategic alliance with Fujitsu Frontech North America (FFNA) that will result in the widespread growth and adoption of PC-based palm vein biometric recognition systems. Under the partnership, M2SYS has added support for the Fujitsu PalmSecure™ biometric authentication system to its Bio-Plugin™ biometrics platform. 4 May 2010 11:55:05 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/palm-vein-biometrics-0510-newsletter.htm 696D5EE0-D626-42C2-BE6D-F2D1B9123E6B A large part of the training process is gaining an understanding of the limitations of a biometric device. With newer biometric technologies especially, which do not have the widespread familiarity as fingerprint or iris scanning, the user may not have any idea how the capture device works. There is a certain level of basic understanding that accompanies the concept of a fingerprint scanner " the user assumes they will be pressing their fingertip against some kind of capture surface"s but the first time they see a finger vein or palm vein reader, there may be no obvious recognition in how they are supposed to use it. The most basic explanation of how the finger or hand should be positioned on the device will often be required to ensure a successful capture. 4 May 2010 04:37:41 GMT http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Why-do-people-have-difficulty-using-biometrics-/1132593 3239C094-7278-4369-8F11-1F5C374A0246 That a totally new and digitalized voters register which carries the biometric features of both fingerprints and and facial appearance be put in place before any further election is conducted. 3 May 2010 07:42:35 GMT http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/05/02/iwu-coder-lauds-jonathan-calls-for-implementation-of-uwaiss-report/ F6AFDEC0-7065-4A10-8703-E46104FD61A8 The GOU took no additional actions to establish an accurate and verifiable voter registry. The Commission dedicated a significant proportion of the limited funding to the procurement of a biometric voter ID system intended to clean up the voter registry and weed out double registrations. 3 May 2010 03:42:14 GMT http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/Insight/-/688338/910026/-/7ui5pr/-/ 3DBD0E49-ABD9-4871-A23B-29D16DE7F7F0 Airport Security market consists of three main segments – screening, surveillance and access control markets. She said: "Screening, surveillance and access control equipment are used for airport security. The screening segment is estimated to have the largest share in the airport security market. Many new technologies such as IP-based surveillance and biometrics identification are widely used in this region. Integration and interoperability of security systems at different operational areas are considered to be the key challenges." 2 May 2010 09:28:18 GMT http://www.business24-7.ae/companies-markets/aviation/uae-spends-dh31-6m-on-airport-security-2010-05-02-1.239279 8829F509-F686-4426-BF79-42796474B9DE Register, fingerprint and screen 10.8 million illegal immigrants. After eight years, non-criminals who learn English and civics and pay taxes and fees may apply for permanent residency. 2 May 2010 05:16:56 GMT http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/01/AR2010050102183.html 640BAC74-068C-41D9-91C3-5D2DB9BA371D DBIDS is a Department of Defense initiative designed to improve the security of U.S. military bases. Peterson AFB is the first Air Force Base in the continental United States to fully implement the system. All ID card holders wanting access to Peterson AFB must be registered in DBIDS and are encouraged to register now to avoid unnecessary delays. 28 Apr 2010 21:15:52 GMT http://www.schriever.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123202028 FE321693-383A-405C-A0D9-966AB3D5A7F8 "This technology and the use of biometrics helps to more accurately and efficiently confirm a suspect's identity because, unlike a name or date of birth, biometrics are almost impossible to forge," according to the national ICE Web site. 29 Apr 2010 05:43:26 GMT http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_14972284?source=most_emailed 0DFA04BC-04BE-4D13-84F2-CA8DE54854D6 Partnership Enables the Rapid Integration and Deployment of Fujitsu Palm Vein Identification Technology Using M2SYS Biometrics Software 28 Apr 2010 05:10:30 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/palm-vein-biometrics-pr042710.htm 8ECDE1EC-4CD1-4E48-8EE4-71C28E5F69EF The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) came together with the various stakeholders of the UID ecosystem, to discuss the implementation of the UID in India. UIDAI invited a farmer from Azamgarh, U.P, Dhaneshwar, to be the Chief Guest of the seminar and unveil the brand name – AADHAAR – and its logo. 28 Apr 2010 04:49:34 GMT http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/UIDAI-NISG-to-implementation-UID-implementation-in-India/4824360849 9C2BB0A3-DCFE-42DB-A7E0-B1E18D8ED658 'Cutting-edge technology and investigation techniques, including facial recognition technology and document examination, have made it significantly more difficult for criminals to produce fraudulent documents.' 21 Apr 2010 09:55:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/04/20/Technology_helps_identity_fraud_arrests_453194.html A0890EFC-CA25-4A62-A185-2E5864F0AFC1 A applicant for a Reentry Permit must wait until he or she has completed the biometric requirements before leaving the U.S. After filing for the Reentry Permit, the applicant must wait for the USCIS to send the applicant a biometrics appointment, and then attend the appointment. If this formality is not observed, the application is deemed abandoned. 19 Apr 2010 08:08:02 GMT http://johnvaldez.blogspeaks.com/2010/04/18/traveling-can-be-a-central-issue-for-an-immigrant/ 0248B664-8681-4112-8D0F-553FF811F283 Baby thefts are another security worry. After the Nerurkar baby theft case at Sion hospital. Following that, the biometric identification system for new-borns was set up at Sion and Bhabha hospitals. “We are also using vein tracking technology. Every human has a specific network of veins in the hands, which is unique like fingerprints. This is imprinted, along with the mother’s photo, name, etc. When the mother and baby are discharged, their biometric data will be re-checked. It may be introduced in other civic hospitals, too,” he said. 19 Apr 2010 08:03:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/interview_i-want-kem-to-run-like-kem-not-aiims_1372960 B3F8655D-EDA0-48BE-8A60-E48DD4BDF1BB To control private practice by government doctors during duty hours in hospitals, the health ministry in Chennai will soon introduce biometric attendance system in all government hospitals and colleges in the city. According to the health minister MRK Panneerselvam the system will be ready to use in another two-three weeks. 18 Apr 2010 12:12:02 GMT http://www.educationmaster.org/news/govt-med-colleges-hospitals-have-biometric-attendance-system.html 23667523-9878-4C1F-94CD-2E219A624F5B The race to the 2011 elections has brought with it new challenges. The Electoral Commission, its credibility problems notwithstanding, has announced a new voter registration method, the biometric registration, which is expected to run for one month. It is intended to exclude the previously registered voters, to focus on new voters who turned to voting age after the 2006 elections and others who had not registered before. This is not feasible, given the fact that so far, only 2,000 of the expected 4,000 work stations are in the country. 18 Apr 2010 04:23:31 GMT http://www.monitor.co.ug/OpEd/Commentary/-/689364/899978/-/agb0xgz/-/ AE08F193-BCBC-485C-9FE4-6EBFF2446868 Enumeration for Census 2011 will begin in Gujarat on April 21. For the first time, a photograph and biometric data — including prints of all the 10 fingers of the hands - of all individuals above 15 years of age will be collected along with primary information about them. 16 Apr 2010 09:36:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_census-calls-get-fingerprinted-or-pay-rs1000-fine_1371139 E0B33D2C-B0BD-400F-8837-513DD553577A Under a joint statement signed this week, the United States and Germany will develop processes for qualified citizens of either country to apply for the United States' Global Entry program and Germany's Automated and Biometrics-Supported Border Controls (ABG) program. 16 Apr 2010 06:59:31 GMT http://www.ftnnews.com/content/view/9154/32/ 399F83DC-0308-4DDC-B496-8FB3F5F305AA Apart from the use of the modified electoral system, the former election commission chairman called for a provision of a adequate and credible voters register, stating "unless where there is a credible voters register, the election can not be said to be credible, because without a good register the people cannot voter, because there names would not be found in the voters register." 15 Apr 2010 07:38:33 GMT http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=171015 42C91744-39C4-4146-9017-8827C2EDE44B The Blues plan has enrolled all 998,422 known affected members in an ID theft protection program. As of April 2, 238,589 Tier 3, or high-risk members, have been identified. These members' at-risk information includes name, address, date of birth and Social Security number. They have received free credit monitoring services for a year and minors have received special free identity monitoring services. 13 Apr 2010 07:56:43 GMT http://www.information-management.com/news/-10017638-1.html 09767492-46F5-421F-BAC7-91251735EA37 When it comes to biometric scanning devices - such as fingerprint, finger vein, hand geometry, or palm vein readers - there are various different physical methods that the biometric information is obtained from the user. The three most common methods are "touch", "swipe", and "contactless". Each scanning method has its own benefits and drawbacks that must be weighed when deciding on a biometric solution. 12 Apr 2010 05:27:24 GMT http://ezinearticles.com/?Comparison-of-Biometric-Scanning-Methods&id=4048479 730A65D1-D48B-4C95-9441-D171193DA817 A few more precautionary tips. {Encrypt} your cell phone, as well as do not store your own the majority of delicate monetary info on your cellular phone. If you’re selling a classic cell phone or even laptop on auction web sites or via some other supplementary market, pay out someone to ensure you actually possess removed out all of your aged data that might contain monetary data. Do not give your charge card number or even pass word to unidentified people who call you about the phone or even send you email solicitations. If you get an email warning about an consideration which “is going to be stopped unless you contact us,” then call that organization first, and figure out if your e-mail is really a scam. 11 Apr 2010 06:42:19 GMT http://www.offsite-backup.com.au/blog/data-security/methods-for-stopping-identity-theft-1129/ E885E92F-3650-4613-BE81-B31B655C978F A Maine hospital merged all its data into one Health Care Information System and deployed a single sign-on solution combined with biometrics. 9 Apr 2010 06:49:52 GMT http://www.baselinemag.com/c/a/Security/Password-Solution-for-Regulatory-Pain-518766/ 6E901532-6E58-4CC7-B503-182DAFE3021B The Children's Identification and Location Database Project, or CHILD Project, uses so-called "biometric technology" to photograph the eyes of an individual. As a person grows and ages, their physical appearance may change but their iris - the colored ring around the pupil of the eye - stays the same. The iris scanner looks much like a grown-up version of a View-Master toy. 9 Apr 2010 04:19:34 GMT http://www.berkshireeagle.com/local/ci_14841534 164C7B23-5A7B-4E1D-BB10-2D8788747AAB The word biometrics in use today, a technology that is used to identify individuals with their physiological or behavioral characteristics through the use of our body uses for genealogy enables us to who we are, for example by the hand and fingers, fingerprints, -retinal or iris scans, voice analysis, to name a few vein geometry and facial recognition. 8 Apr 2010 04:46:01 GMT http://businesssecurity.doodig.com/2010/04/07/systems-biometrics-is-the-future-of-the-home-business-security-things-have-to-check-first/ 6F57027A-2603-425B-929E-9BA17D9D29F8 Enhanced security measures – Pearson VUE testing centers include certified proctors, advanced biometric verification to confirm the identity of the exam candidates, video and audio monitoring, encryption of all test packages and results, anomaly detection and other forensic safeguards. 8 Apr 2010 04:14:53 GMT http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/04/07/1567052/isc2-announces-availability-of.html CFD70586-2115-4780-94E1-D60E682825C6 Public Works and Government Services Canada has recently issued a call for expressions of interest from the private sector in the installation of an “integrated security system” that would include 3,000 video cameras, 1,500 “panic” buttons, 3,000 alarm sensors and motion detectors, as well as new biometric identifying tools and more.Public Works and Government Services Canada has recently issued a call for expressions of interest from the private sector in the installation of an “integrated security system” that would include 3,000 video cameras, 1,500 “panic” buttons, 3,000 alarm sensors and motion detectors, as well as new biometric identifying tools and more. 7 Apr 2010 09:12:16 GMT http://www.montrealgazette.com/Feds+mulling+plan+turn+Parliament+Hill+into+high+security+zone/2770498/story.html 037CC749-E67C-4097-8240-E89986EAB0C7 Most of the world is still using more traditional security means (passwords, pins and keys). While these basic methods have been working fine, they are not ideal for all situations. Biometrics, on the other hand, is convenient and reliable security for everyone. 7 Apr 2010 09:10:11 GMT http://logicisvariable.blogspot.com/2010/04/identity-access-management.html 01112795-5585-4869-87BC-7D9ACA36D06F A process which involves biometric collection of data and de-duplication will eliminate both multiple entries and multiple cards, said Mr.Shanmugam. 6 Apr 2010 04:05:46 GMT http://beta.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article389079.ece CD7BED41-A5A6-49BC-A9EE-933B93F60555 “For a safe G-20 Summit, foreigners who are suspected to have criminal backgrounds will need to go through fingerprint identification,” said an official at the Justice Ministry. 5 Apr 2010 03:51:34 GMT http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2918769 B5CC906A-7F0B-47BB-BE9D-1C5A2C592111 Biometric technology can be beneficial to our children by improving the security at schools and increasing the overall safety of our children, all with binary numbers which are useless to anyone but the private biometric company. I would advise every parent to do some research into the realities of biometric identification and to unveil the myth behind the infamous fingerprinting technology. 5 Apr 2010 03:48:25 GMT http://www.startrekships.info/?p=3663 E7574350-FFC1-4F76-B568-6EE75C6D9E2B On the regional front, the report projects that North America and Europe dominated the biometric market, accounting for 31% of the global biometric market in 2009, followed by the Asia-Pacific region. By 2012, the Middle East and Africa region is also expected to emerge as a growing biometric market, as the Gulf and South African regions are undertaking several initiatives and starting various biometric programs. 4 Apr 2010 08:25:19 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10607573-private-sector-to-spur-growth-in-global-afis-market.html 8B0C22AB-CDB5-49BF-9C7F-C2AE32C34335 Of all the shipping nuances I face, shipping internationally requires a lot of paperwork to ensure orders get released from customs and to their customers. However, there are a few things to keep in mind, in order to avoid customs headaches for the customer, the sales rep and me, of course - 2 Apr 2010 05:50:51 GMT http://ezinearticles.com/?Best-Practices---International-Shipping-Matters&id=4019719 4C3F5C1A-DEA9-4C7D-B5CF-550B8855BCAE India is launching a new census in which every person aged over 15 will be photographed and fingerprinted to create a biometric national database. 2 Apr 2010 03:50:56 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8598159.stm D4E338BF-226D-4B4A-B1BC-661F9E3B09CC Of all the security issues companies face, identity theft is one of the scariest, since it has the power to damage your relationship with key customers and employees. Here a some tips on how you can keep private information secure. 1 Apr 2010 04:24:57 GMT http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/04/preventing-identity-theft-in-your-business.html 1C310BED-1B6F-4F32-92A6-2488397A4550 Normally, biometric data is unclassified; however, elements of the contextual data, information associated with biometric collection, and/or associated intelligence analysis may be classified. 31 Mar 2010 04:03:53 GMT http://www.executivegov.com/2010/03/new-biometrics-agency-to-support-national-security-strategy/ 3C2439BA-7650-4BD5-AE95-E6D81A4925F3 The new interim rule adds the option of using of biometric identifiers—such as a fingerprints, iris scans, or handprints—to help authenticate the identity of the e prescribing user. In the new regulation, users of e prescribing systems for controlled substances would have to prove their identities by using two out of three factors: something you know (passwords), something you have (tokens), or something you are (biometrics). 31 Mar 2010 03:21:42 GMT http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/TEC-248742/DEA-Proposes-Allowing-Biometrics-to-Identify-EPrescribing-User 6626483B-314A-47A1-83FE-43001B7B5265 Maharashtra will be the first state to have biometric ration cards. It will help us curb the problem of bogus cards,” food and civil supplies minister Anil Deshmukh said. The cards will have photographs and fingerprints of all members of a family so that only they can use it at rationing shops 30 Mar 2010 08:55:51 GMT http://20twentytwo.blogspot.com/2010/03/biometric-ration-cards.html 7ECD10A1-3B51-4918-8B28-9D16DF8BD953 I was blown away by his convincing argument that the technology market will gravitate to where technology is needed the most - Africa. He said, and I quote "forget about bridging a gap, it's going to be a technological revolution". 30 Mar 2010 04:53:31 GMT http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=179298&comment=0#com 30CC2F5A-7219-488C-B97A-4DE01A253732 Fingerprint scans, a type of biometric identification, have been used at the Calgary Drop-In Centre as an entry requirement for almost a year after the shelter noticed its clients kept losing their ID cards. 29 Mar 2010 05:19:31 GMT http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Alberta+ponders+biometric+cards+homeless/2735739/story.html B4B27D5F-2D92-4534-ADFE-B38249C61366 Bulgaria's government has approved an increase in the charges, in order to help cover the costs of the introduction of fingerprinting, which is to be carried out at the location where the application is submitted. 29 Mar 2010 04:32:49 GMT http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=114680 B6A8913D-747D-47CF-A8AC-6877C9D3967B India's plunge into biometric identification comes as countries around the globe are making similar moves. 28 Mar 2010 03:22:49 GMT http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/27/AR2010032701460.html?hpid=topnews 85ADA96C-CDA5-468C-838F-4B66427E30C4 So the bottom line is yes, hacks and attacks into Biometric Devices can occur, and the information which resides in the database can be stolen, but this kind of theft cannot be compared to the same level of having your Social Security Number or Credit Card Number stolen (there is much uniformity in the processing of this type of data) and used fraudulently. 25 Mar 2010 09:05:21 GMT http://biometricnews.typepad.com/biometric_news_and_inform/2010/03/a-new-topic--you-know-what-today-i-was-going-to-start-the-same-process-for-my-daily-writings-as-i-always-do-that-is-look.html 7E5008A2-DE74-4716-893D-8CAEF86B5D6C Trials utilizing face and fingerprint recognition in both real and simulated situations have been planned. The proposed system is in need of various equipment and subsequent software and services from vendors including capture, storage, analysis and data migration equipment. 25 Mar 2010 04:25:33 GMT http://www.secureidnews.com/2010/03/23/new-zealand-looks-at-biometrics-for-visas 85D2D720-C902-4A72-A44F-96036D123EA9 The Department of Justice continues to say that the most common abuses of identity through credit cards, representing 50 percent of all identity theft. Next in the series was the bank and other accounts to 25 percent, personal information is 15 percent, and a combination of different typesIdentity theft was 12 percent. 24 Mar 2010 04:42:13 GMT http://www.elfworks4you.com/identity-theft-nine-threats-and-nine-steps-of-protection/ 95C25041-551F-4737-AEE4-410CD43EC3BC "In healthcare, risk management is an important thing. You want to avoid medical errors. You want to make sure you treat the right patient. You don't want to give the wrong medication," says CMO Dr. Samuel De Leon. 24 Mar 2010 04:31:29 GMT http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/its-time-revisit-biometrics-patient-id-security/2010-03-22 DF2CF005-6A60-474A-B9A0-F03896B4EF9B The document also stated that the biological features (Biometrics) that are usually used are fingerprint, iris, and facial recognition (digital photography) 23 Mar 2010 04:03:54 GMT http://allafrica.com/stories/201003221379.html 240234F6-C8F9-40A1-A303-B0716B1DA5F6 Plastic ID cards are a viable identification management solution for most institutions, but at the Urban Health Care clinic in Bronx, New York hospital workers employ a biometric iris scanner to ensure that patient records are not mishandled, according to CNN. 23 Mar 2010 04:02:09 GMT http://www.idsuperstore.com/idnews/custom-cards-printing/bronx-hospital-turns-to-biometrics-19672763/ F1992D40-5B1B-4596-9741-8383EFCBC0DF The UK is the first European Union member country to adopt biometrics and has so far rolled out the procedure at its visa issuing centers in many countries worldwide. Its system has been adopted by other countries, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 22 Mar 2010 07:56:30 GMT http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/248741/manila-now-uk-s-largest-visa-hub-asiapacific 5CD04667-B6FE-40BE-903F-C20F779A11FF Two U.S. senators met with President Obama on Thursday to push for a national ID card with biometric information such as a fingerprint, hand scan, or iris scan that all employers would be required to verify. 22 Mar 2010 04:15:33 GMT http://www.pogowasright.org/?p=8444 F8B607BC-A0D2-4462-B3DC-0085E2DEF725 "I was shocked that in little increments, a company could siphon off so much from my checking account," Rose said. She assumes the membership fee got started from a pop-up window that she didn't opt out of. 21 Mar 2010 10:34:57 GMT http://www.sacbee.com/2010/03/21/2620519/personal-finance-as-id-theft-grows.html 65BC3BE6-BB83-4732-ADA5-E80E26DDB185 Employers would use the tamper-proof card and a machine reader to verify via fingerprint or eye scan that the person is both who he says he is and authorized to work in the US, the senators said. 21 Mar 2010 05:04:15 GMT http://news.topwirenews.com/2010/03/20/Immigration-Overhaul-Calls-for-Capturing-Biometric-Data-of-All-US-Citizens_201003205554.html 6D0EC931-2A0F-4E11-A8F0-C4318C108CDE "We are very pleased that New Hampshire residents will not be denied the use of this important security technology," SIA Director of Government Relations Don Erickson said. "This bill grew out of misperceptions regarding supposed threats to privacy, but biometrics can make people safer while, at the same time, protecting their identities. We thank the lawmakers who voted against the legislation for their support." 19 Mar 2010 10:53:41 GMT http://www.darkreading.com/insiderthreat/security/government/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=224000106 0305BA2A-4E71-4A56-9099-BF4014E31F21 The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) had scrapped plans to store biographical information on the Department for Work and Pension's database,"There is the one that holds the fingerprints and facial image, the biometric data, and then the other information which is broadly what is on your passport already and the third bit is the one that links the two"Hillier said 19 Mar 2010 03:53:12 GMT http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/security/2010/03/16/id-card-database-split-into-three-40088320/ FFBC494A-EB10-456B-B971-647CCF834830 Hackers are now stealing credit-card data from hotels more often than any other industry, according to data-security companies. 18 Mar 2010 05:26:34 GMT http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704743404575127674094249164.html?mod=e2tw 873ECFF1-E6AF-4A24-89FA-0A34C9DE39D0 The notion that enhanced paper-based ID cards might solve such problems as employment of undocumented aliens, transportation vulnerability, or identity theft are based on illusions that yesterday's obsolete technology can be effectively used to solve tomorrow's problems. 16 Mar 2010 03:03:13 GMT http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-a-shiffrin-and-avi-silberschatz/id-cards-are-obsolete-tec_b_500560.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-a-shiffrin-and-avi-silberschatz/id-cards-are-obsolete-tec_b_500560.html We're not only talking about fingerprinting every American, treating ordinary Americans like criminals in order to work. We're also talking about a card that would quickly spread from work to voting to travel to pretty much every aspect of American life that requires identification 16 Mar 2010 07:12:54 GMT http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703954904575110124037066854.html?mod=googlenews_wsj#articleTabs%3Darticle 1D1754E5-FEAA-4A93-BACD-B2A4E4A868A8 The most widely used device with biometrics in IT security is fingerprint readers. This is an incredibly reliable means of identification and many recognize it. 15 Mar 2010 05:20:48 GMT http://www.securityextra.com/are-biometrics-in-it-security-really-that-much-better.html BDC46BFB-5E7E-40FE-8174-10EEF53FE82C Fingerprint biometrics has always been the most widely used type of biometric recognition with more that 70 percent of the biometrics revenues in the Asia Pacific region attributed to fingerprint recognition. 10 Mar 2010 05:56:57 GMT http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/finance/frost--sullivan-finds-vast-potential-biometrics-industry-apac/ 2F83A7FD-EAC3-46C6-AE12-EEFD6453256C Sharp-eyed county jail officers using biometric technology were able to thwart an escape attempt last week by an inmate who tried to pose as another prisoner. 8 Mar 2010 10:16:32 GMT http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/for/2010/03/07-65/Officers-thwart-county-jail-escape-attempt.html 0181A961-C987-4E24-A69E-87E5D8E376BA The home ministry has planned to collect biometric characteristics of all Indians above 15 years. Biometrics will include collecting fingerprints and facial characteristics. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will have to weed out duplicate identities from the database. 5 Mar 2010 03:35:26 GMT http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100305/jsp/nation/story_12179779.jsp http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100305/jsp/nation/story_12179779.jsp Fingerprint biometrics has always been the most widely used type of biometric recognition with more that 70 percent of the biometrics revenues in the Asia Pacific region attributed to fingerprint recognition. 3 Mar 2010 22:54:29 GMT http://azooptics.com/Details.asp?newsID=7759 http://azooptics.com/Details.asp?newsID=7759 While law enforcement personnel already using the iris technology have praised it for its speed and accuracy, it is not a complete replacement for fingerprints in law enforcement. The fingerprint databases will continue to serve a purpose as iris scanners will only work on living people as the iris breaks down significantly after death. Due to this, fingerprints will continue to be needed by law enforcement personnel attempting to verify a deceased individual's identity. 2 Mar 2010 02:01:01 GMT http://www.thirdfactor.com/2010/03/01/prisons-turning-to-biometrics-for-inmate-release http://www.thirdfactor.com/2010/03/01/prisons-turning-to-biometrics-for-inmate-release The car rental industry has rarely been renowned for its forward thinking attitude and embracement of new technology. However in the UK this is rapidly changing with the improvements in biometric technology. The reason car rental companies are so inclined to take advantage of biometric advances is because they can help to secure their assets and hence improve profitability. 1 Mar 2010 05:17:17 GMT http://www.xforce.ws/2010/02/the-use-of-biometric-technology-in-the-car-rental-industry/ http://www.xforce.ws/2010/02/the-use-of-biometric-technology-in-the-car-rental-industry/ The biometric passport captures the finger-prints and the facial outlook of the applicant, making it difficult for anyone to alter any of the features. 25 Feb 2010 23:54:49 GMT http://news.peacefmonline.com/news/201002/38674.php Citizens of "around ten countries" will have to submit fingerprint and facial images to apply for electronic visas to enter Australia under a $69 million plan revealed today. 24 Feb 2010 00:40:40 GMT http://www.securecomputing.net.au/News/167883,biometric-visa-checks-to-cost-69-million.aspx Biometrics covers a variety of technologies in which unique identifiable attributes of people are used for identification and authentication. This includes voice, iris, face, hand and fingerprint recognition, which can be used to validate the identity of individuals seeking to gain access to computers, airlines, databases and other areas which may need to be restricted. 22 Feb 2010 23:34:54 GMT http://findbiometrics.com/industry-news/i/7781/ It argues that EU policy-makers should prepare for a boost of biometrics use in everyday life and act now to shape it, referring to both the challenges and potential threats to data abuse and to people's privacy. 22 Feb 2010 23:31:48 GMT http://www.battalionofdeborah.org/2010/02/new-report-predicts-boost-in-biometrics-in-europe-2/ With the identity management market growing at a rapid pace, biometric identifiers are recognized and accepted as integral components of identification process in the public and private sectors. Our new research report "Global Biometric Forecast to 2012" has found that the global biometric market will grow at a CAGR of around 18% during 2010-2012 owing to the rising usage of key biometric technologies like hand geometry, iris technology and finger recognition by governments worldwide. 17 Feb 2010 04:57:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10532650-iris-technology-to-drive-global-biometric-market.html Increasingly, countries around the world are introducing the use of biometrics systems to measure facial and iris characteristics of travelers in addition to standard passport-photo images for identification purposes. 15 Feb 2010 06:45:00 GMT http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/flight-security-answer-lies-in-screening-1.581322 The days of manually taking attendance are over, leaving teachers with more time spent teaching. No more calling parents to inform them about kids missing school. These systems can also automatically alert parents via text message or email, informing them if their kids make it to school late, or do not show up at all. 15 Feb 2010 06:18:46 GMT http://www.rfid.lk/?p=47 The government is likely to introduce biometrics cards and electronic attendance systems from next fiscal to plug the leakages in its flagship employment scheme NREGA, even as it looks to step up allocation for the scheme sharply to Rs 45,000 crore. 11 Feb 2010 03:50:50 GMT http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/Biometrics-electronic-attendance-to-plug-NREGA-loopholes/articleshow/5550233.cms Fingerprints, iris scans, voice scans and face scans could replace driver's licenses and passports in the future, Jain said. "Sooner or later [biometric technology] will affect all of us," he said. "So it is important to understand it." 8 Feb 2010 23:15:21 GMT http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_cb290592-1145-11df-a625-001cc4c03286.html Biometrics is, in general, the subject of distinguishing biological features. As it pertains to computer security, biometrics refers to certification techniques that rely on identifying physical characteristics that can be automatically verified. Biometrics has fast come out as a new technique for identification and has currently found place in a lot of hi-tech security areas. It is this particular aspect of the technology that we have selected to center on. We seek to identify how well biometrics can be employed for use in security and identification in assorted places. 8 Feb 2010 02:03:23 GMT http://www.articleredux.com/Art/45656/39/Biometrics-The-Greatest-Way-To-Identify-Individuals-And-Create-Better-Security-For-Your-Business-or-Even-Your-Home.html IDGA's 3rd Annual Biometrics for National Security and Defense is an excellent opportunity to meet with key decision-makers and technology experts on what the government's next steps are in securing our warfighters, our government employees, and our homeland for the years to come. This year's event will be focused on identifying opportunities for multi-modal biometric technologies, examining newly-developed biometrics systems, developing standards requirements, and discussing programs such as HSPD-24. 7 Feb 2010 07:01:12 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/idga--biometrics-for-national-security-and-defense-the-next-steps,1149962.shtml Castle Hall School, which uses fingerprint recognition in its lunchtime till points, awarded sports vouchers to pupils who made the healthiest choices during a healthy eating challenge. The biometric system stored the pupil's meal choices and the healthiest pupils were awarded the prizes. 4 Feb 2010 01:04:17 GMT http://www.mirfieldreporter.co.uk/news/Finger-food-with-a-difference.6023707.jp Taking a serious note of absenteeism among dental college professors, the Dental Council has decided to introduce biometric attendance system for the teachers by the end of February. This could well be a trendsetter for medical colleges which also face the problem of teachers not spending enough time in colleges. We found that some professors are making flying visits to their college; some others are on the rolls of four colleges. Some are so busy with private practice that they don't even visit the college. With a number of dental colleges mushrooming all over the country, it has become necessary for us to monitor the quality of education. The database from the biometric attendance will help the authorities verify attendance apart from documentary proof. 3 Feb 2010 23:04:20 GMT http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Biometric-attendance-for-dental-college-teachers/articleshow/5518545.cms Officials are hopeful that apart from access to land records across the state in coming months, even buying property would go online by end of 2010. Under this scheme, e-property cards will be issued against entries for new property sale deeds after taking biometrics impression and photograph of buyer. 30 Jan 2010 23:59:05 GMT http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Property-deals-to-go-online/articleshow/5514977.cms http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Property-deals-to-go-online/articleshow/5514977.cms The Irish Independent says that the public services identity card will be equipped to carry biometric data, such as fingerprints and eye scans, when it is unveiled later this year. The Department of Social and Family Affairs has confirmed that it contracted a biometrics company to produce the cards. The scheme will be rolled out in the second half of the year. The department told the newspaper that there were "no current plans to carry DNA or any form of biometric data on the card. However, the card, as proposed, can include biometric data." Biometric Card Services won the tender for the EUR18 million contract. 28 Jan 2010 02:36:35 GMT http://www.enn.ie/story/show/10125634 http://www.enn.ie/story/show/10125634 Stansted Airport has rolled out its new facial recognition security gates, which use document scanning from 3M.Passengers with new biometric e-passports travelling to the UK via Stansted can use the Autogates being trialled in the arrivals area, which can scan their face and check their passport photo in seconds helping to save time waiting in line. 28 Jan 2010 02:30:58 GMT http://www.contactlessnews.com/2010/01/26/uks-stansted-airport-deploys-biometric-e-passport-gates http://www.contactlessnews.com/2010/01/26/uks-stansted-airport-deploys-biometric-e-passport-gates Gone are days when classes start with roll-calls. FutureGov reveals how schools in Hong Kong, Japan, India and Singapore have taken the load off teachers by deploying biometric or smart card technology to track students entering and leaving the campus. Approximately 20 schools in Singapore have installed fingerprint readers linked to an electronic attendance system. According to Principal Maureen Lee, automating attendance marking has saved as much as 90 per cent of the time taken at Kranji Secondary, which has 1500 pupils. 27 Jan 2010 08:02:35 GMT http://www.futuregov.net/articles/2010/jan/25/asian-schools-automate-attendance-tracking/ http://www.futuregov.net/articles/2010/jan/25/asian-schools-automate-attendance-tracking/ The largest hospitals in Angola to Use Fingerprint Biometrics for Patient Identification 25 Jan 2010 02:00:02 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/pr012510.htm he central government will start collecting biometric identity of teachers engaged in engineering and management institutions to curb malpractices by the faculty, an official said Sunday. We will record biometric identity of all faculties working in technical educational institutions all engineering and management colleges - from now on All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) chairman S.S. Mantha told IANS.This will reduce the malpractice by some faculties. With the help of this record, we can verify if a faculty is working in more than one institution, which is illegal, he added. 22 Jan 2010 00:09:17 GMT http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sci-tech/biometric-identity-must-for-faculty-recruitment-in-colleges_100301692.html#ixzz0dJaGj602 http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sci-tech/biometric-identity-must-for-faculty-recruitment-in-colleges_100301692.html#ixzz0dJaGj602 The new ID system, which utilizes biometrics, is being installed throughout the state to comply with a Department of Homeland Security mandate. The system is designed to integrate fingerprint matching and facial recognition technologies in order to enhance state and national security and reduce identity theft. 18 Jan 2010 00:52:14 GMT http://www.kauaiworld.com/articles/2010/01/17/news/kauai_news/doc4b52c2e97f808784969468.txt http://www.kauaiworld.com/articles/2010/01/17/news/kauai_news/doc4b52c2e97f808784969468.txt "The ability to identify individuals uniquely and unequivocally is absolutely core to the criminal justice system," he said. Biometric tools such as DNA and fingerprints were particularly powerful tools to establish a person's identity. 18 Jan 2010 00:46:49 GMT http://www.smh.com.au/national/privacy-fears-growing-as-police-tighten-national-grip-20100117-mecr.html http://www.smh.com.au/national/privacy-fears-growing-as-police-tighten-national-grip-20100117-mecr.html The Airport Authority board on Tuesday approved an extra $103,000 for fingerprint bio-readers in certain sections and gates of the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The fingerprint scanner will be used instead of traditional card readers. 14 Jan 2010 00:27:17 GMT http://www.newsherald.com/news/west-80530-airport-bay.html http://www.newsherald.com/news/west-80530-airport-bay.html With the fast changing global information society, the authentication of individuals has become the prime importance to ward off threats from anti-social elements. Biometrics-based authentication has emerged as a reliable method that can overcome some of the limitations in traditional automatic personal identification technologies. Moreover, increasing security concerns - ranging from individual identity theft and corporate security to national security - are driving the biometric market. According to our research report Global Biometric Forecast to 2012, the global biometric market is foretasted to grow at a CAGR of around 18% during 2010-2012. 12 Jan 2010 00:57:14 GMT http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2010/01/11/4566960.htm http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2010/01/11/4566960.htm The central government will start collecting biometric identity of teachers engaged in engineering and management institutions to curb malpractices by the faculty, an official said Sunday. "We will record biometric identity of all faculties working in technical educational institutions - all engineering and management colleges - from now on," All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) chairman S.S. Mantha told IANS. 11 Jan 2010 00:24:10 GMT http://newshopper.sulekha.com/biometric-identity-must-for-faculty-recruitment-in_news_1138531.htm http://newshopper.sulekha.com/biometric-identity-must-for-faculty-recruitment-in_news_1138531.htm The new type of e-passport will be very safe. In order for its issuance, there was implemented a high performance software, and the number of releasing offices was doubled. 5 Jan 2010 23:22:30 GMT http://www.financiarul.ro/2010/01/05/biometric-passports-to-be-introduced-for-bucharesters/ The biometrics scanners are similar in size and appearance to cash machines. They are fitted with cameras that snap a picture of the traveler and compare it to the card. Travelers then answer basic security questions on the screen 5 Jan 2010 23:15:02 GMT http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jXf8fNf100BUfa07Ugv5sHnKnINw If anything was learned in 2009, it's that password management has become a beast. High profile Twitter accounts were hijacked while some Facebook users found themselves locked out of their accounts taken over by spam peddlers. Widespread adoption of OpenID Authentication in 2010 could help tie together commonly used websites and make password management easier for users. While password tokens and biometrics help keep cybercriminals at bay from many security-centric enterprises, Art Coviello, president of RSA, EMC's security division, sees a future in knowledge-based authentication in which a user is challenged with questions about personal characteristics and preferences that only they would know. 4 Jan 2010 23:08:06 GMT http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com.au/articles/37916-Five-security-themes-for-2-1-and-beyond Leading Provider of Faith-Based Software Solutions to Offer M2SYS Fingerprint Readers and Biometric Software for Membership Management 4 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/pr010410.htm The biometric data system has been said to have capacities to stem the incidence of crime in the country. Apart from the systems efficiency in tracking individuals who have their personal information on the database, it also improves tracking in specific areas like health care where databases are set up to monitor patients and the drugs they take. 23 Dec 2009 22:20:03 GMT http://today.gm/hi/news/1041.html Biometric recognition refers to the automatic recognition of individuals based on their physiological and/or behavioral characteristics. With the help of biometrics it is possible to confirm or establish an individuals identity based on who he/she is, rather than by what he/she possesses (e.g., an ID card) or what he/she remembers (e.g., a password). The prevailing techniques of user authentication, which either passwords and user Ids (identifiers), or identification cards and PINs (personal identification numbers), suffer from several limitations. Passwords and PINs can be acquired by direct covert observation. Once an intruder acquires the user ID and the password, the intruder has total access to the users resources. Biometric systems gives a better alternative to the existing systems. 20 Dec 2009 21:52:11 GMT http://www.inspirenignite.com/biometrics-authentication-systems/ Biometric recognition refers to the automatic recognition of individuals based on their physiological and/or behavioral characteristics. With the help of biometrics it is possible to confirm or establish an individual’s identity based on “who he/she is”, rather than by “what he/she possesses” (e.g., an ID card) or “what he/she remembers” (e.g., a password). The prevailing techniques of user authentication, which either passwords and user Ids (identifiers), or identification cards and PINs (personal identification numbers), suffer from several limitations. Passwords and PINs can be acquired by direct covert observation. Once an intruder acquires the user ID and the password, the intruder has total access to the user’s resources. Biometric systems gives a better alternative to the existing systems. 20 Dec 2009 21:52:11 GMT http://www.inspirenignite.com/biometrics-authentication-systems/ Use of biometric in college management system helps to enable us up-to-date attendance of students in colleges. Tracking of attendance will be an ease with it. Even there will be no faking; even students can't give proxies in their classes. 19 Dec 2009 23:49:39 GMT http://scholarshipmonster.com/education/biometric-in-college-management-software.html biometric technologies including fingerprint, face and iris recognition are increasingly finding use for physical/logical access control, transactional authentication, time and attendance, travel/identity documents and border control applications. 17 Dec 2009 23:55:12 GMT http://www.securityinfowatch.com/report-significant-growth-forecast-emea-biometrics-market Europe, Africa, and the Middle East will be among the fastest growing markets; *By the year 2015, the Biometrics market in these geographic regions will be as much as 25.5% from last year (2008); *The Biometric Technologies gaining the most attention will be Hand Geometry Recognition, Iris Recognition, Facial Recognition, Voice Recognition, and Signature Recognition; *Physical Access Entry, Single Sign On Solutions, Identity Management, Border Control/Border Protection, Security Documents, and Time and Attendance will be big market drivers; *Smart Cards will be of prime importance, especially those with Fingerprint Biometric templates implemented into them. 17 Dec 2009 23:51:23 GMT http://biometricnews.typepad.com/biometric_news_and_inform/2009/12/one-day-at-a-time.html biometric technologies including fingerprint, face and iris recognition are increasingly finding use for physical/logical access control, transactional authentication, time and attendance, travel/identity documents and border control applications 17 Dec 2009 23:32:18 GMT http://www.eetimes.eu/israel/222002222?cid=RSSfeed_eetimesEU_israel The central government is planning to mandate biometric identification for clinical trial volunteers in the country to bring in global standards and to weed out unethical practices in the industry, which is less than a decade old. 4 Dec 2009 03:33:51 GMT http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/govt-may-make-biometric-id-mandatory-for-clinical-trials/378554/ By 2011, international students intending to study in Canada will be expected to provide biometric-fingerprints and photos along with their application. 3 Dec 2009 05:11:11 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/canada/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2009/dec/0/644/immigration_canada_-_biometrics_ All passengers with biometric UK visas, entry clearances and identity cards for foreign nationals will undergo the new procedure. 1 Dec 2009 04:28:07 GMT http://news.zdnet.co.uk/security/0,1000000189,39913347,00.htm Police in Milwaukee used cutting edge technology to nab a suspected murderer after he robbed a Burger King. 30 Nov 2009 04:08:45 GMT http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-wi-murderernabbed,0,1194738.story Roscoe Nsumbuga of Mapswitch on using biometric identification cards used as part of a money transfer service that is enabling millions of Ugandans to access low-cost banking services via their mobile phones. 30 Nov 2009 04:00:42 GMT http://appfrica.net/blog/2009/11/30/roscoe-nsumbuga-banking-the-unbanked-using-biometrics/ British immigration authorities are introducing fingerprint checks at the border for Indian and other passengers with biometric UK visas, entry clearances and identity cards for foreign nationals from tomorrow. 29 Nov 2009 05:36:43 GMT http://www.ptinews.com/news/399180_Fingerprint-checks-at-UK-airports-from-Monday RECOVERING drug addicts in Llanelli will face a fingerprint test to get their hands on a heroin substitute drug. 27 Nov 2009 05:27:43 GMT http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/southwalesnews/Addicts-face-print-test-methadone/article-1553042-detail/article.html Five venues in the Fortitude Valley precinct will be introducing new fingerprinting scanning systems by the end of February in a bid to curb alcohol-fuelled violence. 27 Nov 2009 05:24:52 GMT http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/brisbane-nightclubs-to-introduce-fingerprint-scanning/comments-e6frgakx-1225803546398 Using biometric technology, patients can safely be administered treatment and avoid the risk of adverse health effects associated with misidentification. Biometric technology is penetrating the marketplace at an amazing rate. A fingerprint biometric system can be used to eliminate the hassle of barcodes, passwords, magstripe devices, and PINs. 24 Nov 2009 05:20:00 GMT http://healthandfitnessmag.info/biometric-technology-in-africa-implementing-fingerprint-solution-in-healthcare-sectors/ Law enforcement agencies in southeastern Michigan will benefit from a new initiative developed by the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) that modernizes the process used to accurately identify and remove dangerous criminal aliens from the community. 24 Nov 2009 05:10:04 GMT http://www.vybes.com/news/2009/11/22/biometrics-to-be-used-to-enhance-identification-and-removal-of-criminal-aliens-in-michigan/ Canada has joined a growing number of nations now requiring foreigners wanting to study in their countries to provide their electronically obtained fingerprints along with their applications. 23 Nov 2009 05:32:15 GMT http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20091120103631256 The state police has decided to set up a biometrics screening system at the immigration centre of the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here. 22 Nov 2009 04:15:59 GMT http://newshyderabad.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/passengers-to-be-fingerprinted-at-rgi-hyd/ In Afghanistan biometrics such as fingerprints, retina scans or DNA tests are being proposed as a means to draw up "gated communities" in which outsider 'rebels' can be swiftly identified. 22 Nov 2009 04:02:02 GMT http://detecterfp7.blogspot.com/2009/11/news-biometrics-to-be-used-to-identify.html Canadians could face fingerprints and iris scans as the U.S. looks north 18 Nov 2009 06:53:00 GMT http://media.www.mcgilltribune.com/media/storage/paper234/news/2009/11/17/Features/Biometrics.At.The.Border-3834142.shtml A federal-local law enforcement partnership using biometrics identified more than 111,000 criminal aliens in local custody in its first year, officials said. 15 Nov 2009 07:01:48 GMT http://mobile-biometrics.blogspot.com/2009/11/biometrics-identified-more-than-111000.html With concerns growing over the incidence of bank card fraud and identity theft, a majority of people would accept biometric authentication to verify their identities, according to recent research from Unisys, an information technology company. 15 Nov 2009 08:52:43 GMT http://www.abbottmiddle.com/?p=150 Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Assistant Secretary John Morton announced Thursday a new initiative to expand the ICE’s Secure Communities initiative, a program that uses biometrics, such as taking digital finger-print samplings, to identify and remove illegal immigrants that have committed crimes in the U.S. 13 Nov 2009 07:58:22 GMT http://talkradionews.com/2009/11/homeland-security-teams-with-ice-to-deport-criminal-aliens/ The Unique Identification Authority of India may take all 10 finger prints besides an eye scan of all residents in rural India to avoid loss of physical identification due to harsh working conditions. 11 Nov 2009 08:04:45 GMT http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/infotech/software/UIDAI-may-go-for-eye-scan-fingerprints-of-rural-population-/articleshow/5215427.cms Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration Department has taken measures to introduce new passports based on biometrics and fingerprints, Immigration and Emigration Commissioner P.B. Abeykoon said. 8 Nov 2009 08:40:48 GMT http://www.colombopage.com/archive_091/Nov1257665517KA.html After discovering that public sector employees were cheating the existing attendance registration systems, many ministries and public bodies installed a new system of registering staff attendance, the fingerprint system. 8 Nov 2009 08:38:35 GMT http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=OTY1OTg1OTYx Nowadays, a group of retailers are ensuring that every customer purchasing tobacco, regardless of appearance, does meet the age requirements. They're doing this with the help of a new biometric fingerprint ID technology that assures to change the way tobacco is sold. 5 Nov 2009 05:39:49 GMT http://www.toquitsmokingnow.com/?p=737 The Cabinet approved a revision bill Tuesday that would make it mandatory for foreigners entering Korea to be fingerprinted and photographed from 2012. 4 Nov 2009 02:35:02 GMT http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/11/116_54804.html The original UKBA target was to issue 75,000 identity cards by November 2009. UKBA is also increasing capacity to deal with biometric data. 3 Nov 2009 01:25:23 GMT http://www.workpermit.com/news/2009-11-03/uk/uk-immigration-issues-more-than-100000-identity-cards.htm Improvements in the accuracy of time and attendance programs will soon make the technology even more attractive to use, according to Wettemann. For instance, biometric tools will become increasingly useful. 2 Nov 2009 02:44:21 GMT http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/Workforce-Management-Beyond-Time-and-Attendance-68531.html A new Immigration Act, which includes the use of biometrics and a single independent appeals tribunal, became a law in New Zealand Friday, a minister said. The new act includes the ability to use biometrics, a new refugee and protection system, a single independent appeals tribunal and a universal visa system. 31 Oct 2009 04:14:28 GMT http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a89535.html Biometric technologies that are used to verify identities employ such modalities as iris scans, fingerprints, and facial recognition. They are being integrated into the framework of defence and security measures both in the US and overseas. 29 Oct 2009 07:04:29 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4863/defending-the-us-with-biometrics-/ With biometrics, you can increase comfort and eliminate the trouble to get rid of remembering PINs and passwords, the need for keys, and in many cases, increase security, because the biometrics are extremely difficult to forge. 27 Oct 2009 07:54:29 GMT http://www.filecabinetlocks.co.cc/should-your-home-security-system-use-biometrics/ Biometric identification or authentication has traditionally been based on human processes 27 Oct 2009 06:15:19 GMT http://www.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=126147 While in the past, record your fingerprint is only a way, the police suspect to gather information, on this day that his record is much broader. 26 Oct 2009 06:44:37 GMT http://biometrics.comxa.com/biometric-technology-is-the-use-of-the-british-car-rental-company/ But today you can find biometric fingerprint readers everywhere. 25 Oct 2009 05:25:05 GMT http://personalmedicalalarmystems.blogspot.com/2009/10/fingerprint-readers-high-end-security.html The ability of an individual to be identified by no more than the combination of their name, photograph and fingerprint, all of which are easily portable and do not require documentation, is a panacea for the governments of Africa. 25 Oct 2009 06:26:06 GMT http://www.therichmarksentinel.com/rs_articles_contributors.asp?conid=52&recid=752 Her Love and Learn Child Care center just added a device to read fingerprints and will only allow visitors with fingerprints on file. 24 Oct 2009 06:25:02 GMT http://www.ketv.com/news/21397957/detail.html A city secondary school is bringing in fingerprint technology to be used in its canteen. 24 Oct 2009 05:22:04 GMT http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/4698795.Hove_school_brings_in_fingerprint_technology_for_lunchtimes/ Looking ahead to the future of biometrics in China, Tan said the country already has more than 10 000 biometrics researchers in universities and institutions funded by the government, but also industry. 24 Oct 2009 05:01:28 GMT http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4710/biometrics-2009-chinese-biometrics-market-is-booming/ FINGERPRINT reading equipment has been installed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, which it is claimed will speed up travel times for passengers. 24 Oct 2009 00:51:49 GMT http://www.thisfrenchlife.com/thisfrenchlife/2009/10/fingerprint-reader-installed-at-charles-de-gaulle-airport.html This is quite a big change from the same survey last year, which showed that only three quarters of those polled were willing to use such biometrics. People also showed more faith in biometric technology than they did in governments or banking institutions. 22 Oct 2009 17:58:39 GMT http://www.itpro.co.uk/616432/uk-ready-and-willing-for-biometric-fingerprinting Sixty percent of New Zealanders are prepared to use biometrics to prove their identity, according to the latest Unisys Security Index. 22 Oct 2009 17:47:21 GMT http://reseller.co.nz/reseller.nsf/news/63E3CA9A40E30749CC2576550070E510 As concerns grow over data security and identity theft, the majority of Americans (58%) are willing to provide biometric data to merchants and financial institutions to verify and authenticate their identity. Nearly all of those consumers (93%) would be willing to use fingerprint scans, while 79 percent are willing to use iris recognition – an increase of 20 percent and 17 percent, respectively, since consumers were surveyed in November 2008. 20 Oct 2009 05:03:02 GMT http://www.findbiometrics.com/industry-news/i/7444/ Biometrics will be introduced to provide security for the objects and for purposes of identification. There are many biometric devices on the market available to meet the purpose. The cost of these devices prove more, but it is worth buying. Banking, medical records and financial transactions and other confidential information can be securely held by means of biometrics. 19 Oct 2009 03:50:21 GMT http://negativescanners.blogspot.com/2009/10/history-of-biometrics.html Law Enforcement know that time is critical in the recovery of a missing child. Parents greatly increase their chance of recovery if they immediately provide, a FBI certified Biometric 10 digit fingerprint profile, a DNA sample, a high resolution full color photograph, and current statistical information. 17 Oct 2009 03:00:10 GMT http://therecordlive.com/article/Hometown_News/People_and_Places/Classic_Chevrolet_to_sponsor_free_child_safety_program/54390 Government may be using all the 10 fingerprints or opt for iris scanning for gathering data during 2011 census for the National Population Register. This will make the access of data easier for the Unique Identification Number project. 17 Oct 2009 04:52:25 GMT http://www.india-server.com/news/2011-to-use-all-fingerprints-or-iris-13970.html The Metropolitan Police wants to buy £3m of handheld units for law enforcement agencies that would be capable of capturing facial, iris and fingerprint biometrics as well as reading chips held on credit cards and passports. 15 Oct 2009 04:38:59 GMT http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2251334/police-mobile-iris-scanners All child student visa applicants must have their photograph taken and give their fingerprints as part of their application. These are known as biometrics. 14 Oct 2009 01:31:23 GMT http://blogs.findlaw.com/solicitor/2009/10/immigration-101-child-student-visas---biometrics---part-1-31.html We will start with newcomers as it is more practical. They will be required to fill one application form and make one payment. So when they go to get tested, they will have their fingerprints taken, iris scan and facial biometrics. 13 Oct 2009 00:46:10 GMT http://www.kippreport.com/2009/10/one-card-to-rule-them-all/ Biometrics is the process of using parts of the body to detect. In addition to fingerprints, which we all know that can iris, retina, voice, vein and hand uses all be to identify someone. 7 Oct 2009 03:41:55 GMT http://accessing-card-reader.blogspot.com/2009/10/biometrics-10-reasons-it-should-be-part.html Since each set of fingerprints in developed in its own way through thousands if not millions of environmental factors there is almost no chance that anyone has, has ever had or will ever had the same fingerprint as you; even if you are an identical twin. 5 Oct 2009 04:51:42 GMT http://www.articlepool.com/how+a+fingerprint+reader+works-153560 Though fingerprint and iris scans have advantages over passwords and magnetic identity cards as a means to grant access to IT systems, in many instances, the biometric technologies aren't ready to be employed alone, says Myra Gray, director of the U.S. Army's Biometrics Task Force. 3 Oct 2009 05:16:48 GMT http://www.govinfosecurity.com/podcasts.php?podcastID=350 The Secure Communities program, administered by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, uses biometrics to help determine whether an individual arrested by a participating state or local law enforcement agency is a dangerous criminal illegal immigrant who may be deported. 1 Oct 2009 06:32:07 GMT http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=11238200 Algeria\'s launch of new biometric passports has been delayed until 2010, Interior Minister Noureddine Yazid Zerhouni announced at a press conference on September 21st. 30 Sep 2009 03:05:49 GMT http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/09/29/feature-01 M2SYS Technology, an award-winning biometric technology research and development firm, has finalized an agreement to provide Bwindi Community Hospital with their leading-edge fingerprint identification system as part of a donation effort to support global causes. 28 Sep 2009 05:47:25 GMT http://californianewswire.com/2009/09/25/CNW5566_135229.php From October the UK Border Agency will trial fingerprint technology at Post Offices, providing, the Home Office said, \"alternative and more accessible venues where they can enrol their fingerprints\". 25 Sep 2009 04:44:18 GMT http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/09/25/237867/id-card-project-moves-into-next-phase-ahead-of-schedule.htm M2SYS Technology, an award-winning biometric technology research and development firm, has finalized an agreement to provide Bwindi Community Hospital with their leading-edge fingerprint identification system as part of a donation effort to support global causes. Bwindi Community Hospital provides healthcare to some of the poorest people in the world, affected with devastating diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and diarrhea, which are considered the biggest killers in their region. The hospital is located on the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in south-west Uganda. 25 Sep 2009 02:00:01 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/pr092509.htm Security is of paramount importance in the modern age. While better alarm systems, more complex locks and other solutions have been developed, fingerprint scanning is one of those solutions on the leading edge of the industry. Why is fingerprint scanning such a powerful solution? How can it be of use? 23 Sep 2009 07:03:10 GMT http://www.keyexpress.com/blog/?p=186 It's standard procedure when a person is arrested and booked into a county jail for officers to collect their fingerprints and take a mug shot. 22 Sep 2009 06:40:51 GMT http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=11170703 Finger print reader has been found out by an US citizen for office purpose so that every thing could be done automatically as because time and money both are valuable like nothing else. 19 Sep 2009 05:58:24 GMT http://www.halllc.com/?p=15036 Biometric technology identifies or verifies a person based on unique traits of that person either physiological or behavioral. Let\'s take a look at the most common. 18 Sep 2009 05:30:24 GMT http://www.articlemaniac.com/article/237510/which-biometric-identification-system-is-best.html Fingerprint readers are really good for organizations that deal with time and attendance, but what if it were used in the industrial section where workers used their hands in their daily life that might have become scarred or rough over the years for which their fingerprints may not be read easily by the reader. This definitely does not serve the purpose. 17 Sep 2009 05:32:04 GMT http://all4biometrics.blogspot.com/2009/09/finger-vein-reader.html Biometrics - an iris scan, a fingerprint and even ones voice - can replace usernames and passwords to access IT systems or even make a purchase on credit. The advantage of a biometric scan is that authentication would not identity individuals by usernames and passwords that can be stolen by hackers, saving institutions and individuals countless dollars. But is it practical? 16 Sep 2009 03:53:58 GMT http://blogs.govinfosecurity.com/posts.php?postID=302 The Cooperative Pharmacies on Albert Street and Hilltown are operating a small fingerprint scanner to identify patients with controlled prescriptions such as the heroin substitute. 10 Sep 2009 05:56:54 GMT http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/output/2009/09/10/story13762348t0.shtm The crowd at the Bole District had been growing bigger since the Revenue and Customs Authority (RCuA) reduced the number of biometric data collection a week ago. The deadline itself has changed twice; first from July 27 to August 26 and then to September 1, 2009. 7 Sep 2009 06:02:17 GMT http://addisfortune.com/Feature-Fingers%20Do%20the%20Talking.htm Biometric identification and verification systems will be increasingly used in the future. One reason is that in a society that is increasingly mobile, flexible and digital, there is a need for more efficient identification systems. A second reason is that criminals have acquired great expertise in circumventing the old identification systems. 4 Sep 2009 06:09:13 GMT http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/As-Biometrics-Move-Into-The-Public-Sector--Learn-How-They-Can-Be-Applied-/727661 Hoping to ensure timely attendance of employees, Home Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday inaugurated a Biometric Attendance Control System (BACS) that has been installed in the offices of the ministry at North Block, Jaisalmer House and Lok Nayak Bhawan.Taking the lead in ensuring punctuality, Chidambaram arrived at 9 a.m. at the North Block and registered his attendance by placing his finger on the scanner. 2 Sep 2009 05:37:47 GMT http://www.samaylive.com/news/dont-be-late-now-biometric-scanners-in-home-ministry/652892.html Starting Tuesday, H-E-B will require San Antonio-area customers cashing checks to swipe a driver's license through a card reader and leave a fingerprint on the back of the check. 31 Aug 2009 06:07:33 GMT http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/local/H-E-B_going_high-tech_on_checks.html Considering that fingerprints are our most unique and diverse characteristic, it should come as no surprise, then, that science has found a way to help us be more safe using our own body as a tool to this end. 29 Aug 2009 06:56:49 GMT http://www.besttipstechnology.com/making-the-most-of-security-with-a-biometric-fingerprint-reader/ Kaduna State Nigeria, an established service provider of hitch-free Hajj operations, will be using the M2SYS Bio-Plugin™ solution, a seamless and easy-to-use fingerprint biometrics system. The software will enable Kaduna to keep a database of records that include every detail related to Hajj, including how many times a pilgrim performed. 25 Aug 2009 00:16:42 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-08-0826-001.shtml A new, high-technology warehouse including biometric security built to house objects of high-value is being erected in Red Hook, Brooklyn, according to a New York Times article 26 Aug 2009 05:40:54 GMT http://www.thirdfactor.com/2009/08/25/new-storage-building-to-feature-biometrics Under this landmark initiative, Canada, the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Australia will be able to share the fingerprint information of asylum seekers and foreign nationals facing deportation, including dangerous criminals. 24 Aug 2009 05:44:06 GMT http://www.muchmormagazine.com/2009/08/government-of-canada-to-prevent-immigration-fraud-through-international-cooperation/ The scanners are being tested by a dozen departments, including Macomb and Washtenaw county sheriff's deputies and police in Ferndale, Livonia, Oak Park, Novi, Auburn Hills, Westland, Waterford and Clinton Township. 19 Aug 2009 05:37:59 GMT http://www.freep.com/article/20090819/NEWS05/908190320/1322/12-police-departments-to-test-portable-fingerprint-scanners Biometrics has emerged as a result of advancement in the information technology. It is a method of studying finger prints, facial patterns, and voice recognitions to ensure the safety measures. Biometrics is classified into two categories, namely Physiological and Identification. 17 Aug 2009 04:18:39 GMT http://getfree-articles.com/2009/biometrics-and-its-types/ Biometrics comes from the Greek words ‘bios’ and ‘metron’. Bios means life and Metron means measure. The security that involves biometrics is perceived as biometrics security. It deals with the characteristic features of human being. 15 Aug 2009 04:15:26 GMT http://home-appliance.vjad.net/computer/biometrics-security-systems-provide-great-security-and-have-many-uses Israel considering biometric database for all citizens The so-called Biometric Law, originally proposed by former Interior Minister Meir Sheetrit, has already passed a first reading in the Knesset and is expected to become law soon, according to an International Christian Embassy Jerusalem 15 Aug 2009 03:59:18 GMT http://penelope-chasingrainbows.blogspot.com/2009/08/fingerprints-are-used-in-biometrics.html Biometric technology is used to measure and analyze human body characteristics, such as fingerprints, eye retinas, voice and facial patterns and hand measurements for authentication purposes. 14 Aug 2009 01:08:59 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-6461-DC-Government-Technology-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Government-agencies-using-biometric-technology Biometrics refers to methods for uniquely recognizing humans based upon one or more intrinsic physical or behavioral traits. In particular, biometrics is used as a form of identity access management and access control. 14 Aug 2009 01:05:13 GMT http://healnigeria.blogspot.com/2009/08/menace-of-ghost-workers.html As unconventional warfare reigns in the modern theater, biometric technologies have evolved into essential tools in combat, and experts say future development will be vital in departmentwide communications and information sharing. 7 Aug 2009 01:31:20 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/08/10/week-afcea-biometrics.aspx Every person has intrinsic physical and behavioral traits. When we take a bunch of these marks to spot the person to permit him or her to obtain access to a limited zone it is broadly known as biometrics security system. 6 Aug 2009 00:30:46 GMT http://home-appliance.vjad.net/computer/whats-access-control-biometrics-security The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is exploring the use of biometrics and smart cards for a new Social Security card, SecureIDNews has learned. This could lead to the issuance of as many as 300 million electronic credentials in the next six to eight years. 6 Aug 2009 01:12:41 GMT http://www.reviewmessenger.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2260:biometrics&catid=40:news The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration will soon announce a new timetable for the introduction of biometric passports in Ghana. 5 Aug 2009 07:43:21 GMT http://www.graphicghana.com/news/page.php?news=3455 The people and Government of Somaliland spend time, energy and money to the biometric voter registration to have free and fair election. 5 Aug 2009 07:38:48 GMT http://somalilandpress.com/7890/new-technology-undermines-somaliland-election/ The Government of Mexico has just announced plans to launch their version of the National ID Card. This National ID Card will be based upon Biometric Technology, and from the best I can surmise, as well as Smart Technology. 5 Aug 2009 07:34:05 GMT http://biometricnews.typepad.com/biometric_news_and_inform/2009/08/protecting-our-border-to-the-south-now.html In this time of unconventional warfare, using biometric technologies is essential to combat operations, according to several experts who spoke today at an event in Washington. 4 Aug 2009 06:33:07 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/08/04/biometrics-vital-defense-tool.aspx Prominent Employee Time Tracking Software Provider to Offer Enterprise Biometric Technology 4 Aug 2009 05:55:11 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-08-0804-001.shtml Since last fall, Bank of America has been requiring noncustomers to provide a fingerprint when cashing checks drawn on Bank of America accounts. 3 Aug 2009 06:53:20 GMT http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090803/OPINION01/908039988/-1/opinion The biometric system is more often employed in the software and info technology sector. It is employed as an identity access management technology. This system can also identify a particular individual from the group. 3 Aug 2009 04:52:08 GMT http://www.gapakelama.com/?p=2975 There is currently a movement in the Israeli government to improve the security of these identification cards by using features that are based on biometrics. 1 Aug 2009 06:51:23 GMT http://www.biometricsadvisor.com/index.php/2009/08/israeli-national-biometric-id-card/ This fall Fredericton High School, Leo Hayes High School and Bliss Carmen Middle School will have a cashless fingerprint identification system. Parents will be able to pay school fees online, and students will have their thumbprint scanned into the system. This is called biometric technology and will be used in the cafeterias to pay for meals. 31 Jul 2009 06:48:17 GMT http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/745158 Fingerprint scanners now keeping track of visitors to Arkansas state prisons will soon monitor the guards as well. The biometric devices, already installed at nine prisons across the state, are part of a renewed security push after two convicted murderers wearing guard uniforms walked out the front gate of one facility. 30 Jul 2009 03:18:08 GMT http://www.baxterbulletin.com/article/20090730/NEWS01/907300328/1002/Arkansas-prisons-plan-biometric-checkpoints-for-guards The Mexican government will issue a new biometric identity card which will carry fingerprints, a retina scan and a photograph on a magnetic strip to fight corruption in social programs, Mexican Interior Minister Fernando Gomez Mont said on Tuesday. 28 Jul 2009 07:03:20 GMT http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/29/content_11791223.htm The Biometric Fingerprint Technology involves the use of fingerprints to register the country's eligible voters. 22 Jul 2009 07:24:21 GMT http://www.islandsbusiness.com/news/index_dynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16106/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl Schumer says using biometrics such as fingerprints would be the most efficient way to verify people are authorized to work in the U.S. 21 Jul 2009 08:24:56 GMT http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h_EhhmjIcqAzvJainjWnJTLRylXQD99J2QT81 Of the 83,228 employees who have submitted their application forms, only 70,994 have registered themselves in the biometrics. 17 Jul 2009 03:39:23 GMT http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/biometric-id-mcd-finishes-first-phase/490460/ More than 4,000 students in the Polk County School District are expected to be fingerprinted next school year as part of a way to track who is on school buses. 16 Jul 2009 04:48:37 GMT http://www.theledger.com/article/20090716/NEWS/907165060/-1/WIRE17?Title=Fingerprinting-Planned-for-Polk-Students-On-Buses India is to issue each of its 1.2 billion citizens, millions of whom live in remote villages and possess no documentary proof of existence, with cyber-age biometric identity cards. 15 Jul 2009 04:02:47 GMT http://blog.puppetgov.com/2009/07/15/india-to-issue-all-12-billion-citizens-with-biometric-id-cards/ Faith-Based Information Management Solutions Leader to Provide its Customers with Biometric Technology 7 Jul 2009 06:42:20 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-07-0707-001.shtml Legarda issued the statement following Comelec's pronouncement that it does not have the biometric data of some 25 million voters. 13 Jul 2009 07:36:19 GMT http://mb.com.ph/articles/210417/solons-say-25-m-voters-might-not-be-able-vote-2010 The Red Card is also designed to include the biometric data of a migrant worker's fingerprints and a retina scan for the purpose of eliminating identity fraud and the entry of criminals. 3 Jul 2009 05:40:38 GMT http://www.energypublisher.com/article.asp?id=19780 The new biometrics system is based on the verification of the eye and fingerprints of the passenger. 6 Jul 2009 07:28:45 GMT http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=2009070542761 The biometric plan is being pushed by New York's senior Democratic senator, Charles Schumer, who plans to make it part of a comprehensive immigration bill he hopes to have ready by Labor Day 14 Jul 2009 07:59:57 GMT http://blog.kiplinger.com/politics/2009/07/immigration-bringing-technolog.html Filipinos seeking to visit or work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) would need to provide biometric data as the Saudi Arabian government will be introducing a biometric system in the issuance of visa starting 2010. 1 Jul 2009 23:40:56 GMT http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/208736/saudi-requires-ofws-submit-biometric-data Canadians support the idea of using fingerprints and other biometric information to identify those coming to Canada or to prevent abuse of government programs, according to a public opinion poll conducted for the immigration department. 27 Jun 2009 07:34:58 GMT http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/News/CanadaWorld/2009/06/26/9949736-sun.html Capitec Bank is pioneering a new biometric identification system to provide increased security for client transactions and lower banking fees. 25 Jun 2009 07:34:44 GMT http://mybroadband.co.za/news/Business/8539.html M2SYS Technology, an award-winning biometric technology research and development firm, announced today that Kronos Incorporated, the global leader in workforce management solutions, has chosen M2SYS to provide its customers with a desktop biometrics solution that seamlessly interfaces with Kronos time and attendance applications. 24 Jun 2009 01:27:34 GMT http://finance.yahoo.com/news/M2SYS-Technology-to-Offer-prnews-267722681.html?x=0&.v=1 M2SYS Technology, an award-winning biometric technology research and development firm, announced today that Kronos Incorporated, the global leader in workforce management solutions, has chosen M2SYS to provide its customers with a desktop biometrics solution that seamlessly interfaces with Kronos time and attendance applications. M2SYS Bio-SnapON™ biometric software supports fingerprint and finger vein identification, enabling Kronos customers to record employee time data with a single finger scan. 23 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT http://www.allpaynews.com/content/research-and-markets-north-american-government-biometrics-markets-report-reveals-need-greate This Frost and Sullivan research service titled North American Government Biometrics Markets provides in-depth analysis of key market drivers and restraints, revenue forecasts, technology trends and competitive structure. In this research, Frost and Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following application segments: civil identification, criminal identification, physical access control, and logical access control. 22 Jun 2009 07:36:18 GMT http://www.allpaynews.com/content/research-and-markets-north-american-government-biometrics-markets-report-reveals-need-greate The county is one of nine in Florida to receive biometrics-based history information via the new Secure Communities program, according to a release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 22 Jun 2009 07:03:26 GMT http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jun/19/9-counties-now-able-check-inmates-immigration-stat/news-breaking/ A CONTROVERSIAL system of taking children's fingerprints to pay for school dinners is being introduced at a south Manchester high school. 19 Jun 2009 06:47:20 GMT http://www.southmanchesterreporter.co.uk/news/s/1121389_school_to_fingerprint_all_1500_of_its_pupils Biometric technology is penetrating the marketplace at an amazing rate. A fingerprint biometric system can be used to eliminate the hassle of barcodes, passwords, magstripe devices, and PINs. 19 Jun 2009 06:19:28 GMT http://www.techapeep.com/biometric-technology-in-africa-%E2%80%93-implementing-fingerprint-solution-in-healthcare-sector/ Biometric verification will be centralised for 14 prisons over the next 18 months under a $1.5 million project. The technology has been used for about a decade to assist with visitor identity validation. 18 Jun 2009 04:25:32 GMT http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/307840/biometrics_sweep_nsw_gaols Fairfax County recently became the first jurisdiction in Virginia to begin using the program. Under Secure Communities, local officers scan the fingerprints of individuals arrested, which are run through government databases. 17 Jun 2009 04:10:29 GMT http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/Expansion-of-immigration-enforcement-could-affect-Prince-William-crackdown-48200917.html Even if the identity cards and database are scrapped, biometric passports, featuring fingerprint data and iris scans, will still be introduced, officially from October 2010. 16 Jun 2009 05:01:48 GMT http://rinf.com/alt-news/surveillance-big-brother/home-secretary-to-rethink-id-cards/5808/ Chennai, The Indian Railways would introduce biometric technology for operating trains instead of the present conventional system of using keys, Minister of State For Railways E Ahamed said today 11 Jun 2009 05:15:14 GMT http://news.chennaivision.com/index.php/2009/06/biometrics-for-operating-trains-soon-ahamed/ By matching the fingerprints of all people booked into the local lockup against federal immigration databases, authorities hope to better identify those criminal aliens eligible for deportation after their release. 11 Jun 2009 05:07:40 GMT http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/immigration-98861-local-inmates.html The incoming head of Canada's spy agency says new rules requiring digital fingerprints and photos at foreign visa offices will be extended to every visitor from any country in the world including close European allies such as France and Britain. 11 Jun 2009 05:05:19 GMT http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ottawa-to-seek-biometric-data-on-visitors/article1175705/ By 2013, all prospective temporary residents, including those who apply for work permits or study permits, will have to submit fingerprints and photographs. 10 Jun 2009 05:03:23 GMT http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/News/CanadaWorld/2009/06/08/9730911-sun.html To curb rising absenteeism among teachers and student dropout numbers, the Gujarat government has ordered that biometric system be installed in state-run primary schools to mark the attendance of teachers and students, an official in the chief minister's office said Sunday. 8 Jun 2009 03:28:12 GMT http://www.sindhtoday.net/news/1/18481.htm The jail's reliance on technology is apparent from the time an inmate enters the booking room. The first thing an inmate touches is a state-of-the-art electronic fingerprint scanner. 8 Jun 2009 03:24:56 GMT http://www.broomfieldenterprise.com/news/2009/jun/07/broomfield-jail-draws-national-attention/ They claim they have to undergo fingerprint and background checks, while ordained ministers do not. 5 Jun 2009 06:47:26 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local/story/St-Pete-fortune-tellers-and-psychics-claim-city/v9TJAxTxakOeO40NqEUvTA.cspx Under pending legislation, the Transportation Security Administration would be required to seek competitive bids for the first time to process and transmit fingerprint data needed for background checks on millions of aviation workers. 5 Jun 2009 06:46:45 GMT http://washingtontechnology.com/Articles/2009/06/03/Congress-urged-not-to-disrupt-TSA-biometrics-work.aspx Two years ago, the Legislature passed a law requiring fingerprint background checks for Texas teachers. 4 Jun 2009 05:44:37 GMT http://www.reporternews.com/news/2009/jun/02/perry-considers-bill-on-teacher-fingerprinting/ To gain entrance to secured areas, authorized personnel must first scan an identification card embedded with a radio-frequency identification chip. If the card is accepted, the system scans the fingerprint of the person attempting to gain access to the secure area. 3 Jun 2009 04:00:21 GMT http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090602/BIZ/906020301/-1/NEWS Fingerprint analysis is the oldest form of biometric identification, and is still regarded as one of the most reliable. Every visitor to the US has his or her fingerprint read on entry through an airport. 1 Jun 2009 03:45:34 GMT http://www.mrscienceshow.com/2009/05/biometrics-securing-border.html AUSTRALIAN visitors to the United States will be required to provide photographs and fingerprints when leaving the country under a new exit policy to be introduced next year. 1 Jun 2009 03:30:34 GMT http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/us-security-to-tighten-for-aussie-visitors-20090530-br35.html As of today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has started a pilot program to collect digital fingerprints from non-U.S. citizens departing the United States from two airports: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 30 May 2009 04:23:52 GMT http://www.detnews.com/article/20090529/METRO/905290434/1361/Detroit-Metro-part-of-security-pilot-program-collecting-fingerprints Representatives from both international crime database service Interpol and the United States Department of Homeland Security said that Australia shares little of the fingerprints and other biometric data it collects with the international community. 30 May 2009 04:20:52 GMT http://www.itnews.com.au/News/104290,australia-shares-very-little-biometric-data.aspx NHS worker's fingerprints will show when they are clocking on and off, raising concerns over trust among staff. 30 May 2009 04:13:52 GMT http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/homenews/Fingerprints-used-hi-tech-hospital-rotas/article-1024202-detail/article.html he United States is launching a pilot program to collect biometric information from non-citizens who are leaving the country from American airports. 29 May 2009 03:50:30 GMT http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-05-27-voa55.cfm The Harper government has introduced legislation that will allow police officers to fingerprint and photograph suspects in serious crimes before they are charged with an offence. 29 May 2009 03:47:30 GMT http://www2.canada.com/vancouvercourier/news/story.html?id=33f0f374-b63d-4b4a-a655-0d9a294eb46e It allows law enforcement officials to automatically match fingerprints against federal immigration databases so that those in the country without authorization will face deportation when they complete their jail terms. 28 May 2009 04:23:00 GMT http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/national/2009/05/27/immigration-checks-on-criminals-could-increase-deportations.html Devices in patrol cars would be used to confirm ID of motorists, warrants 28 May 2009 04:17:00 GMT http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/may/27/lawmen-back-fingerprint-bill/ Preparations are far advanced for the introduction of biometrics in The Gambia, according to press release from the Immigration Department issued to this paper last Friday. 27 May 2009 05:07:46 GMT http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/gambia-to-introduce-biometric-system CHILDREN at primary schools across the country will be fingerprinted in a move to combat identity fraud 26 May 2009 04:00:44 GMT http://www.thetimes.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=1006638 Croatia will start issuing new biometric passports on January 1st, local media reported Friday (May 22nd). 25 May 2009 05:16:00 GMT http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/newsbriefs/setimes/newsbriefs/2009/05/24/nb-10 Police would be able to fingerprint and take pictures of suspect before criminal charges are laid if a new bill introduced last week in the House of Commons is passed into law. 25 May 2009 05:06:00 GMT http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1580193 The digitisation of personal information is a boon to firms in biometrics, or technology that can identify people based on unique physiological traits, such as fingerprints, DNA or even a person\'s gait or blood-vessel patterns. 25 May 2009 05:02:00 GMT http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/is-the-rise-of-the-digital-id-inevitable-1689935.html The Eastern Province Passports Department will begin the third phase of the national fingerprinting system in which the issuing of exit/re-entry, multiple visit and exit only visas will be linked to the fingerprints of the applicant as of May 26. 22 May 2009 04:05:33 GMT http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=2009052338754 The tourism industry is barracking for temporary New Zealand visa holders visiting the country to not bear the cost of installing a biometric information collecting service, reports Radio New Zealand News. 22 May 2009 04:00:33 GMT http://www.visabureau.com/newzealand/news/21-05-2009/new-zealand-visa-holders-will-not-cover-costs-of-biometrics.aspx The Texas prison system will be the first in the United States to use prisoner's fingerprints to check for their immigration status, according to a Houston Chronicle article. 21 May 2009 03:20:08 GMT http://www.thirdfactor.com/2009/05/20/texas-prisons-using-biometrics-for-immigration-checks Arizona legislators are moving to require that more people get fingerprint checks. 21 May 2009 03:15:08 GMT http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/293605.php If the legislation passes, police officers across the state would be allowed to use an electronic device to fingerprint drivers. 21 May 2009 03:08:08 GMT http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=10398123&nav=E8Yv In a first for the region, State Crime Record Bureau (SCRB) of Haryana is introducing live fingerprint scanners across the state to empower cops in getting instant images from crime spots, thus reducing dependence on forensic experts while also saving crucial time in tracking down offenders 21 May 2009 03:04:08 GMT http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chandigarh/Live-fingerprint-scanners-to-empower-cops/articleshow/4557660.cms The Secure Communities program is in line to receive $1.1 billion by 2013 under President Obama's budget. It would add a second fingerprint check to ensure that almost everyone jailed in the U.S. would undergo an immigration status check. 20 May 2009 03:45:29 GMT http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090520/NEWS/905200313/1003/BUSINESS Volunteers who want to coach a team, chaperone a field trip or work independently with students in the San Diego Unified School District next year may need to clear a fingerprint screening for criminal convictions. 18 May 2009 04:44:08 GMT http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/may/17/1m17finger002936-district-seeks-fingerprint-screen/?metro&zIndex=100713 "I have two major vessels over 130 meters (426 feet) which won't be in the water for two years and the access control is extensive," he said. "It's not simply enough to just use a lock and key. I have also installed fingerprint readers and an iris scanner on private vessels, and have two orders for new finger vein readers." 15 May 2009 02:55:12 GMT http://www.securitysystemsnews.com/?p=article&id=ss200905Xa8TDQ New biometric security measures that being piloted in different situations and locations now include brain scanning to verify identity. 13 May 2009 01:45:26 GMT http://www.compare-airport-parking.co.uk/news/1632/Biometric-security-measures-may-be-implemented-at-airports.html The event will offer Biometrics, the newest and most advanced technology available today for obtaining fingerprints 13 May 2009 01:36:26 GMT http://www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/506149.html?nav=5011 Using biometrics to collect time and attendance information can save companies a bundle, because it lessens the need for manual review and reduces the time spent by HR personnel correcting and vetting records. 12 May 2009 01:07:18 GMT http://www.artipot.com/articles/344909/biometrics-an-essential-time-and-attendance-management-tool.htm Police could require fingerprints rather than a signature from people ticketed for traffic offenses under a bill approved by the House and awaiting a Senate floor vote. 11 May 2009 02:01:34 GMT http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/may/10/bill-advances-allowing-fingerprint-id-for/ President Victor Yushenko (Vitok or Yush to his friends) vetoed a law passed by the Ukrainian Parliament relating to the requirement for biometric data of foreigners entering Ukraine passed on 19th April. 11 May 2009 01:42:44 GMT http://odessablog.wordpress.com/2009/05/09/ukrainian-president-vetos-law-on-biometric-data-for-foreigners/ Youngsters aged 16 to 25 are the most enthusiastic fans of the proposed National Identity Card, brewers and pub owners have been told. 11 May 2009 01:30:44 GMT http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/news.ma/article/82963 A Calgary shelter is scanning the fingerprints of its homeless clients, citing problems with gang members and drug dealers sneaking into the facility. 11 May 2009 01:16:44 GMT http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/05/07/calgary-homeless-fingerprints-shelter.html Community pharmacists are lobbying to take part in the government's national identity card scheme by offering a biometric identity service. 11 May 2009 01:02:44 GMT http://www.ehiprimarycare.com/news/4818/pharmacists_want_to_offer_biometric_id Journalists covering the war in Afghanistan are now required to submit to a biometrics scan before being accredited to travel with NATO units or visit military bases. 8 May 2009 01:00:22 GMT http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5j9cLtJIfUbcjaR7pHDV9uIs4hR7A MANILA, Philippines—The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading on Tuesday night a bill requiring all voters to undergo biometrics registration for elections. 7 May 2009 02:42:23 GMT http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20090506-203414/House-OKs-biometrics-voter-registratio They have your fingerprints and facial ID, which they can call up on a real-time basis and check that information against the live image and compare that against a database of known terrorists. 6 May 2009 02:19:05 GMT http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/11/biometrics-security-enterprise-technology-cio-network-biometrics.html It has been suggested for some time that private sector vendors would provide the biometric recording facilities, lowering the cost burden to government. 6 May 2009 01:35:04 GMT http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=9383 Massachusetts is the only state that does not use fingerprint verification before changes to criminal records, the audit found. 5 May 2009 01:19:25 GMT http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/05/auditor_blasts.html Following the success of a fingerprint scan program that replaced the previous system for purchasing lunches at an Ohio middle school and high school. 4 May 2009 00:57:41 GMT http://www.thirdfactor.com/2009/05/04/school-fingerprint-program-expanding Every organization uses some form of security system or security tools, which can protect all the confidential business information and also the network system and servers used by the business. 30 Apr 2009 02:00:47 GMT http://www.jpgadget.com/archive/the-usefulness-of-biometrics-systems/ The Biometrics Institute, an organization representing more than 100 organizations and companies involved in the biometrics industry, will be hosting the 10th Biometrics Institute Australia Conference and Exhibition (BIACE) in Sydney at the end of May. 28 Apr 2009 01:09:32 GMT http://www.thirdfactor.com/2009/04/28/australia-to-host-biometrics-debate The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is determined to implement biometric security systems in British embassies around the world. 27 Apr 2009 03:00:17 GMT http://www.endpoint-security.info/2009/04/26/the-fco-has-its-eye-on-biometric-security/ VinDec Enterprise Solutions has integrated M2SYS Bio-Plugin™ fingerprint software and the M2 EasyScan fingerprint reader into its blood donor management system 24 Apr 2009 02:28:56 GMT http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/vendor-notebook-infologix-deliver-communication-system-atlanta-ed?page=0,0 The system will allow all staff and parents to enter the building by using their fingerprint, so they will have easy access to the building. 23 Apr 2009 01:00:11 GMT http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/tn/News.cfm?id=16222&headline=Forest%20Hill%20creche%20fingerprints%20parents The EC has, therefore, called for bids for supply, installation and commissioning of a voter registration and biometric identification system as one of the measures. 22 Apr 2009 02:01:09 GMT http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/8/220/678938 Fingerprints and eye retinas are two common features that are unique to each person that can't be duplicated. 22 Apr 2009 00:33:16 GMT http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/135808/security/biometric_time_clock_software__employee_management_solutions.html M2SYS Technology, a developer of biometric technology, has announced that it has been chosen to have their Bio-Plugin fingerprint software and M2-EasyScan fingerprint readers integrated into VinDec Enterprise Solutions’ blood donor management system. The new system is set to first be used by the Allahabad Medical Association Blood Bank to better guarantee the correct background information is connected to the correct blood donor. 21 Apr 2009 05:05:00 GMT http://www.thirdfactor.com/2009/04/21/m2sys-chosen-by-vindec-for-verification-solution Bio-Plugin™ enabled VinDec to immediately integrate and distribute a seamless fingerprint biometrics system, including a high-performance fingerprint identification engine, without the time, cost, and support burdens that are common to low level fingerprint SDKs. 17 Apr 2009 01:48:31 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-04-0416-004.shtml During a subsequent computer search, a fingerprint technician made an intriguing discovery: The man's prints matched those collected by authorities at a handful of recent local burglaries. 17 Apr 2009 01:46:31 GMT http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/article992824.ece Bulgarias passports will be twice cheaper than the passports in the other member states. All other identification documents, including drivers licenses will also contain biometric data, but will not have RFID. 16 Apr 2009 04:02:12 GMT http://paper.standartnews.com/en/article.php?d=2009-04-16&article=27261 Award-winning Fingerprint Software Chosen to Accurately Identify Donors at Allahabad Medical Association Blood Bank Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT http://paper.standartnews.com/en/article.php?d=2009-04-16&article=27261 To ensure that this system would be effective, the proposal goes on to stipulate the possibility of installing biometrics such as fingerprint or iris scans to secure cabs ensuring that they are being driven by a known and licensed cab driver. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:36:40 GMT http://www.thirdfactor.com/2009/04/14/biometrics-a-possibility-for-blocking-cab-driver-phone-use Germany is planning to bring in a new law requiring gun owners to keep weapons in safes only accessible through the owner\'s fingerprints. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:33:45 GMT http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/germany/5148220/German-guns-to-be-kept-under-fingerprint-locks.html Tennessee firearms dealers would no longer have to take the thumbprints of people buying guns under a proposal passed by the Sena Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:34:46 GMT http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/news/local/story/Tennessee-Lawmakers-Ax-Fingerprint-Rule-for-Guns/fv584ZevREOPflqTELlQpA.cspx Employees at York Brewery pubs now have to give a thumb-print before they can activate the till at their bar. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:30:06 GMT http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/4284257.Employees_at_York_Brewery_pubs_now_using_fingerprint_recognition_system/ ALL over the world, countries are developing technologies to improve aviation security. One of the technologies, Biometrics has been developed to help in aviation security. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:05:26 GMT http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/travels/article01/indexn2_html?pdate=100409&ptitle=Biometrics%20to%20the%20rescue%20for%20global%20aviation%20security About 70 percent of those surveyed said they would trust financial institutions to verify their information with biometrics, which can range from facial-scanning technology to other methods, like electronic fingerprints and eye scans. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:05:01 GMT http://www.creditfyi.com/News/americans-back-more-technology-to-fight-id-theft-123.htm The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) is replacing and upgrading its contracts for processing passport applications, which are due to expire in 2009 and 2010, and creating a new secure database for storing the facial and fingerprint images. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:02:51 GMT http://daggnabbitnews.blogspot.com/2009/04/home-office-contracts-bring-id-cards.html Perth clubs etc are looking at introducing fingerprint technology in an attempt to keep out troublemakers and the like. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:00:18 GMT http://www.realeuphoria.com/?p=2364 Among many available biometric methods, fingerprint-based identification is the oldest technique which has been successfully used in numerous applications. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:00:14 GMT http://www.iranian.ws/iran_news/publish/article_29065.shtml Students at some high schools and junior high schools in Casper are having their fingerprints scanned before sitting down with their lunch trays. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:07:17 GMT http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2009/04/03/news/wyoming/31-students.txt Foreigners who enter Korea will have their fingerprints registered from July at the earliest, the Justice Ministry said yesterday. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:05:17 GMT http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?bicode=040000&biid=2009040458618 Nigerian IT Firm Integrates Award-Winning Fingerprint Recognition Technology into Human Capital System Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/pr012210.htm Leading Healthcare Solutions Provider Integrates Award-Winning Fingerprint Recognition Solution Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.m2sys.com/pr012209.htm