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DoD 101

I think this site has been linked to before from here, but it's been a while, and a lot more has been added since.
The DoD's biometric division makes an effort to acknowledge the average citizen's need for knowledge about what will be affecting their personal information. Put in words you can understand, their tutorial section includes several things that give the lowdown on the technology.
They also include upcoming events, and current status of the DoD's efforts.
Department of Defense Biometrics website.

health care for the prisoners

Prison health care is just as frustrated with outdated paper systems as any other clinic would be. So they are going to centralize the control of prisoner information so that it's easier to find when the prisoner relocates.

The system includes biometric security for practitioners logging on and signing medication. Dawson said this is more suitable than passwords for locum doctors, who often do not enter prisons for weeks but between them provide most of the healthcare.

Prisons create central health database.

Every one millionth terrorist wins a jail cell!

So how many terrorists are they trying to identify when you go through US-VISIT procedures? 18 million actually.
Files of 18M people in Washington's terror lookout.

Discover the convenience.

First credit card company actively affiliated with biometrics - Discover. The ball's in your court, Visa and Mastercard.
Discover to use biometrics to combat Visa, MC.

Taiwan takes the cake. Err.. production value.

For those of you that love numbers, here's the breakdown of the forecasted Taiwan growth in security device production.
Taiwan security product industry expects production value to grow 10-20% in 2004.

Everyone should have their very own...

...report!
There are several biometric industry reports out there (well, at least ONE that's worthy) that cover the whole entire scope of the industry, as it pertains to the whole world.

Well now Germany has it's own industry report, aptly titled, "Biometrics Market in Germany 2004-2000: Anti-terrorism Laws Drive Growth.

This press release pretty much says it all. A detailed list of what's included and all that jazz...

Research and Markets: The Biometrics Market in Germany 2004-2009....
The official site to purchase said report.

Power up!

Think of this as our very own Justice League. The European Biometrics Forum (EBF) and International Association of Biometrics (iAfB) have joined forces to combat security woes. Together, they will tackle standards and protect citizens by getting biometric passports and visas in working order. (What would be the acronym for that? FkdjaEkefi?)

Biometrics bodies link up

Looking ahead.

What will the next months bring for US-VISIT? More visitors will be required to follow the new processes during entry into the US, including those from the 27 visa-waiver countries.
Everything is kicking on all cylinders now...

September, October bring changes in US border procedures.

Q & A Monday

Silicon.com already wrapped up the open call they had to pose questions to their board of experts. There's a list of the best questions and their brief answers. I believe they should definitely have a round two.
Biometrics: Your questions answered.

Biometrics on Terrorism

The technology as it relates to anti-terrorism.

- In Japan, and
- In America (by Borneo).
(For your own Osama voo-doo doll, click the pic.)