Re: [FYI] Schweiz: 130.000 Prepaid-Handys abgeschaltet

[Peter Kuhm <peter@null.priv.at>]

At 16:52 05.12.04, Nils Ketelsen wrote:

>Also am Ende haben wir die Sicherheitsorgane, die planlos neue Massnahmen
>einfuehren wollen und auf der anderen Seite die Datenschutzorganisationen,
>die aus Prinzip dagegen sind. Waere es nicht so schade um beide
>Organisationen (die koennten ja durchaus sinnvolles tun), dann waere es gar
>lustig.
>
>Ich habe gerade letzte Woche mal in meinem Blog geschrieben:
>http://druecke.strg-alt-entf.org/cgi-bin/blog.cgi/2004/12/02#bio-pass


hast Du http://www.edri.org/campaigns/biometrics/0411
| An Open Letter to the European Parliament on
| Biometric Registration of all EU Citizens and Residents
eigentlich gelesen?


Unten noch ein weiterer Aspekt. Gott bewahre, dass den diese hysterischen
Datenschuetzer auch noch aufgreifen! Ausserdem raet unten ein CEO einer
franz. Biometriefirma, wir sollten doch nicht so hygiene-besessen sein und
einfach den Organisationen vertrauen "that monitor these technologies".

-> http://news.scotsman.com/archive.cfm?id=340152004
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One in the eye for fans of ID cards
[...]
The disadvantage is that physical touch is required in the scanning procedure
which could be a hygiene issue - especially in some countries with the
appearance of diseases such as Sars, which are transmissible by contact
with contaminated surfaces. [...]

-> http://www.nutechsystems.com/news_ryobi-P.html
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Thumbs Up For Biometrics
[...]
Hygiene was another concern raised. Today, we are more conscious then
ever of where we place our hands, especially when we hear about
communicable diseases like SARS, or the latest fear – germ warfare. To
help with this issue and to raise the employee’s comfort level, Ryobi placed
Handi-Wipe stations next to each biometric unit. Individuals have the option
of wiping their hands before and after placing them on the scanners. [...]
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-> http://www.customs-world.com/spring04-biosecurity.pdf
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Taking security to the next level
[...]
People have also voiced concerns about issues of cleanliness associated with
machines that check fingerprints. With thousands of people touching the same piece of
equipment every day it could mean that viruses such as colds and even SARS are
spread more easily. “I would says when you shake the hand of somebody or when you
open a door there is a risk,” argued Checkroun. “Of course there is a risk, but we
still do it. So unless we become hygiene-obsessed like Howard Hughes or Michael
Jackson, biometrics can not be considered any more dangerous than other acts in our
life.”
He advises us to put our trust in the organ-isations that monitor these technologies. “It is
the best way to balance between good and evil,” he says. “But be careful – Big Brother is
watching you.” Checkroun apologised and said this was a joke, but considering that
your hand could soon be your passport, we could say that anything’s possible.
--- snap ---

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=LATJVN.story&STORY=/www/story/11-22-2004/0002496028
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Galton Set To Immediately Capture Part of $2.6 Billion USD Biometric Market
in Asia with New Proprietary Product Launch 

    GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Galton Biometrics
Inc. (OTC:GALB.PK) is pleased to announce it has entered into a Joint Venture
agreement with HeXa LB in Hong Kong for the development of a biometric-
friendly film that will allow the accurate reading of a finger print without
transmission of any known "non airborne" disease, such as SARS.

    A key issue in China's mass roll out of biometric solutions is the
transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and addressing
whether biometric devices will increase the risk of spreading the disease in
the event of a further outbreak.
[...]
    The virus SARS can spread by touching a surface or object contaminated
with infectious droplets then touching the mouth, nose, or eye. This means
that introduction of Biometric devices may increase risk in spreading the
disease. As a solutions integrator and Biometric specialist company, Galton is
building products and solutions that will become industry drivers and in this
case Galton is addressing prevention of the re occurrence of a known problem.

    The SaniFilm product will act as a barrier between the Biometric hardware
and the finger. It will allow a clear reading but not allow transmission of
infected droplets. The film will last for around 80 impressions and therefore
a continuous supply will be necessary. Galton's Sanifilm will be available on
all platforms allowing Galton to pursue the entire biometric market.

    Preliminary studies in research laboratories suggest that the SARS virus
may survive in the environment for several days. The length of time the virus
is likely to survive depends on a number of factors. These factors include the
type of material or body fluid containing the virus and environmental
conditions such as temperature or humidity. [...]
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Ciao,
Peter 


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