11:41 am Update: U.S. International Trade Commission Finds Multiple Patent Infringement by Suprema and Mentalix, Issues Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Order - The Secugen folks are probably encouraged by this news.
Nigeria: 'Come Today, Come Tomorrow' - The biometric ID management system, adopted by the government and made necessary by astounding levels of corruption, is very burdensome on legitimate pensioners.
Sierra Leone: Electoral Commission Pays Courtesy Visit to ECOWAS Commission
The electoral Commission had asked for ECOWAS [ed: Economic Community Of West African States] logistical support and sponsorship of some of its activities, particularly in the use of biometric technology for the elections in order to reduce multiple voting. She assured the ECOWAS Commission Vice-President that efforts were underway in to improve security in the country in order to ensure that the elections were peaceful and free of any incident.India: Comptroller and Auditor General to examine rural development schemes
"My philosophy is be liberal in funding rural development but be ruthless in demanding accountability and transparency. So, all the state governments will find that I will be proactive in supporting them, but I will also insist on the highest standards of accountability and transparency," he added.Noble County to have first iris scan in Indiana
Noble County Sheriff Doug Harp announced Thursday that his department will become the first agency in Indiana to use information from the human iris to fight crime and track sex offenders.Fingerprint Time & Attendance: 4 Benefits that Save Money for Businesses
New Zealand: Immigration biometrics for all applicants
"Biometrics provides better tools which allow Immigration to confirm an individual's identity and protect New Zealand's border."Israeli justice officials release details in database case - No assertion that biometric data was stolen.