Anonymous Coward User ID: 899138 India 02/24/2010 12:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | HB1409 (2010) Banning biometrics for state or privately issued identification cards and as a condition of doing business. [ link to www.nhliberty.org] [ link to www.securitydirectornews.com] ONCORD, N.H.—A bill introduced in the New Hampshire Legislature could have serious consequences for the development and deployment of biometric technology and could also jeopardize public confidence in the technology. HB 1409, sponsored by Rep. Neal Kurk, originated over concerns of privacy, but there is concern that the broadness of the bill could negatively impact the development of biometrics as an important security tool, said Don Erickson, director of government relations for Security Industry Association. Specifically, this bill dictates, “no government agency or private entity shall issue an identification card, other than an employee identification card, or use an identification device or system, that requires the collection or retention of an individual’s biometric data.” The legislation also restricts the disclosure use of “biometric data as a condition of doing business with, engaging in any business activity or relationship with, or obtaining services from, that agency or entity.” The legislation would ban all biometrics, including fingerprints, palm prints, facial features, voice data recognition, iris recognition, hand geometry and retinal scans, according to the bill. If passed, this legislation would take effect on January 1, 2011. why only in USA you have this?.all over the world biometrics aka mark of th beast i being accepted but not in usa.i hope i was born in this great state. |
lynleo User ID: 768376 United States 02/24/2010 09:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: HB1409 (2010) Banning biometrics for state or privately issued identification cards and as a condition of doing business. Wonderful! Sounds like someone is waking up! |