Sunday, October 16, 2005

Facial scans, digital fingerprints to be compiled for Canadian border security project

Canadian immigration authorities are making their first foray into using biometrics to keep track of refugees, immigrants and visitors to Canada. A pilot project is being implemented at border crossings in British Columbia and the Vancouver International Airport. The test will involve digital photos and fingerprints. At the moment it is only a pilot project, but is likely a sign of things to come. From the Canadian Press: Facial scans, digital fingerprints to be compiled for border security project - Yahoo! News.

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