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Connecticut To Store Biometric Information

Posted by timothy on from the your-license-is-ready-mr.-montag dept.

AugstWest writes: "I just got word that when I renew my driver's license, I will have to submit to allowing the CT DMV to store biometric information, as well as smile for facial recognition software from Viisage to be able to continue driving. I am so appalled, I don't even know where to begin. With all of the national law enforcement agencies opening up their databases to each other, is this the first step in taking a surveillance society to a tracking society?"

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  1. Re:I don't see how this is much different than req by btellier · · Score: 3, Informative

    The difference is that the authorities can't use a computer to see into your pocket and get all your personal information (name, address, SS#, etc), however they can set up video cameras everywhere, even in public. and scan your face and have all that info and more.

    Do you think the government should know where you are at all times? That's what they're shooting for.