Firm proves biometrics and privacy can work together

Privacy has had a rare victory in one of Australia’s most successful public biometric roll outs by health insurer Australian Health Management, which has registered more than 13,000 members to its voice verification platform since last December.  Read more…

Keeping data secure with biometrics

Fingerprint readers have been offered as PC peripherals since the late 1980s, but have never caught on, says Jim Wayman, a biometrics expert.  Read more…

Tulsa Identity Theft Victim Proof That Anyone Is Vulnerable

Donna, a resident of Tulsa, never thought she could be a victim of identity theft. She doesn’t work or shop online, own a bankcard, or even have an automobile loan in her name, but still someone has stolen her identity and is using Donna’s information to apply for student loans.  Read more…

Biometric database helps U.S. track Iraqis, Afghans

The U.S. military is compiling a biometric database of Iraqis and Afghans that officials say has already borne fruit in the war on terrorism.  Read more…

Airlines Balk At Proposal on Fingerprinting

U.S. air carriers are fighting a federal proposal that would require their workers to digitally scan foreigners’ fingerprints at check-in areas before departure on international flights.  Read more…

Bush Backs Security Funding as Lawmakers Seek Accord

President George W. Bush endorsed a plan to speed funds to border security projects as Senate negotiators reported progress toward reviving stalled immigration legislation.   Read more…

Germany adds digital fingerprints to passports

Germany will store digital fingerprints in addition to digital photos in passports as one of several biometric security measures planned to fight organized crime and international terrorism.  Read more…