Dave strikes again… I will continue with this strategy until I force Khelock’s  mind into the collective sphere. (anonymous is fine Dave.)

Dave as you know keeping any control over privacy is becoming a big problem. Especially with the NSA, Google, etc. I think I would like to keep my fingerprints on my fingers.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-05/ns-act053106.php

From NEW SCIENTIST MAGAZINE ISSUE: 3 JUNE 2006:

Unlike conventional biometric systems that store your raw details, the technique generates its own unique code from your fingerprint or scan that cannot be used to recreate the raw details. This code is then stored, but is useless unless the original body part is also present, meaning no one can steal your biometric details and use them elsewhere.

Biometric technologies are increasingly being used to control access to buildings, computers and even cellphones. Fingerprint scanners, for example, have been fitted to some laptops and memory sticks as an alternative to passwords.

There are inherent security risks. To verify your fingerprint each time you scan it, the device has to store either an original image of your print, or the digital code representing it. Every device, building or piece of software that uses your biometric information will have the same image or code. This has led to fears that by stealing your laptop, say, a thief could gain access to your biometric and use it to not only decrypt your computer files, but also to access bank or email accounts.

This situation will be all the more serious with the advent of government and company databases storing millions of people’s biometric information.

Bah.

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