Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Local Governments and Biometrics

A lot of attention is focused on biometric deployments at the national level: visas, immigration, counter-terrorism, the FBI, etc.

Biometrics are also a hot topic at the local level where time-and-attendance systems get more attention and generate robust debate. Local discussions also tend to be very frank.

City, Pool Board consider time clocks (RGJ.com - Reno, NV)
The Fernley City Council is giving city staff 90 days to resolve any union or legal issues involving the purchasing of time clocks and accompanying software to be placed in city facilities.

By a vote of 3-1, the council approved of the purchase of the clocks and software, contingent upon union and legal issues being resolved in 90 days.
The frankness comes later in the article.