At 16:52 05.12.04, Nils Ketelsen wrote: >Also am Ende haben wir die Sicherheitsorgane, die planlos neue Massnahmen >einfuehren wollen und auf der anderen Seite die Datenschutzorganisationen, >die aus Prinzip dagegen sind. Waere es nicht so schade um beide >Organisationen (die koennten ja durchaus sinnvolles tun), dann waere es gar >lustig. > >Ich habe gerade letzte Woche mal in meinem Blog geschrieben: >http://druecke.strg-alt-entf.org/cgi-bin/blog.cgi/2004/12/02#bio-pass
hast Du http://www.edri.org/campaigns/biometrics/0411 | An Open Letter to the European Parliament on | Biometric Registration of all EU Citizens and Residents eigentlich gelesen? Unten noch ein weiterer Aspekt. Gott bewahre, dass den diese hysterischen Datenschuetzer auch noch aufgreifen! Ausserdem raet unten ein CEO einer franz. Biometriefirma, wir sollten doch nicht so hygiene-besessen sein und einfach den Organisationen vertrauen "that monitor these technologies". -> http://news.scotsman.com/archive.cfm?id=340152004 --- snip --- One in the eye for fans of ID cards [...] The disadvantage is that physical touch is required in the scanning procedure which could be a hygiene issue - especially in some countries with the appearance of diseases such as Sars, which are transmissible by contact with contaminated surfaces. [...] -> http://www.nutechsystems.com/news_ryobi-P.html --- snip --- Thumbs Up For Biometrics [...] Hygiene was another concern raised. Today, we are more conscious then ever of where we place our hands, especially when we hear about communicable diseases like SARS, or the latest fear – germ warfare. To help with this issue and to raise the employee’s comfort level, Ryobi placed Handi-Wipe stations next to each biometric unit. Individuals have the option of wiping their hands before and after placing them on the scanners. [...] --- snap --- -> http://www.customs-world.com/spring04-biosecurity.pdf --- snip --- Taking security to the next level [...] People have also voiced concerns about issues of cleanliness associated with machines that check fingerprints. With thousands of people touching the same piece of equipment every day it could mean that viruses such as colds and even SARS are spread more easily. “I would says when you shake the hand of somebody or when you open a door there is a risk,” argued Checkroun. “Of course there is a risk, but we still do it. So unless we become hygiene-obsessed like Howard Hughes or Michael Jackson, biometrics can not be considered any more dangerous than other acts in our life.” He advises us to put our trust in the organ-isations that monitor these technologies. “It is the best way to balance between good and evil,” he says. “But be careful – Big Brother is watching you.” Checkroun apologised and said this was a joke, but considering that your hand could soon be your passport, we could say that anything’s possible. --- snap --- http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=LATJVN.story&STORY=/www/story/11-22-2004/0002496028 --- snip --- Galton Set To Immediately Capture Part of $2.6 Billion USD Biometric Market in Asia with New Proprietary Product Launch GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Galton Biometrics Inc. (OTC:GALB.PK) is pleased to announce it has entered into a Joint Venture agreement with HeXa LB in Hong Kong for the development of a biometric- friendly film that will allow the accurate reading of a finger print without transmission of any known "non airborne" disease, such as SARS. A key issue in China's mass roll out of biometric solutions is the transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and addressing whether biometric devices will increase the risk of spreading the disease in the event of a further outbreak. [...] The virus SARS can spread by touching a surface or object contaminated with infectious droplets then touching the mouth, nose, or eye. This means that introduction of Biometric devices may increase risk in spreading the disease. As a solutions integrator and Biometric specialist company, Galton is building products and solutions that will become industry drivers and in this case Galton is addressing prevention of the re occurrence of a known problem. The SaniFilm product will act as a barrier between the Biometric hardware and the finger. It will allow a clear reading but not allow transmission of infected droplets. The film will last for around 80 impressions and therefore a continuous supply will be necessary. Galton's Sanifilm will be available on all platforms allowing Galton to pursue the entire biometric market. Preliminary studies in research laboratories suggest that the SARS virus may survive in the environment for several days. The length of time the virus is likely to survive depends on a number of factors. These factors include the type of material or body fluid containing the virus and environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity. [...] --- snap --- Ciao, Peter -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]