Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Scotland: Use of fingerprint ID in schools triggers row

Scottish Politics, Biometrics & Schools (News.Scotsman.com)

Anti:
"Public bodies have shown in the past that they are not always to be trusted with sensitive personal data. If the finger - or palm prints - of children as young as four years old got into the wrong hands, it could have significant consequences. Do we really want this sort of intrusive information taken from young children?"
Pro:
"Of course, if we can use new technology to improve public services and reduce costs then we should be looking to do so. However, as with keeping any personal, information appropriate safeguards must be in place."
Other posts on biometrics and schools may be read here.