Costs set to rule out register of fingerprints

[David Biggins]

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This has since been denied by the IPS:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01/29/ips_fingerprint_plan/

He said the IPS would not comment on the contents of the leaked
document, but that the IPS was still committed to using fingerprints as
part of the National Identity Scheme.

"By linking fingerprints to a secure database with strict rules
outlining its use, the National Identity Scheme will allow individuals,
business, and the state to prove identity more securely, conveniently
and efficiently while protecting personal information from abuse," he
said.

In other words - "Full speed ahead, and damn the torpedoes".


Dave.