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Library to Require Fingerprint to Use PCs

Posted by Zonk on from the who-doesn't-like-to-be-tracked? dept.

FearUncertaintyDoubt writes "Three libraries in Naperville, IL, soon will start requiring patrons who use the library's PCs to provide a fingerprint scan. The article says, ' Library officials say the added security is necessary to ensure people who are using the computers are who they say they are. Officials promise to protect the confidentiality of the fingerprint records.'"

2 of 507 comments (clear)

  1. "protect the confidentiality" Yeah right... by Anita+Coney · · Score: 4, Informative

    The Patriot Act requires libraries to turn over that sort of information to the feds when asked.

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    If someone says he and his monkey have nothing to hide, they almost certainly do.
  2. Re:Stop this while you can, REFUSE to use it! by IceAgeComing · · Score: 5, Informative

    What does that mean exactly? Doesn't the "Patriot" Act allow for law enforcement officials to easily obtain library records during investigations?

    The FBI can obtain a warrant from a secret court. The librarians are forbidden from telling ANYONE about the warrant.

    In my opinion, this kind of secrecy and power is dangerous and wrong. I do not relish the prospect of living in a fascist society.

    Fortunately, a number of librarians appear to agree with me. In one case the FBI backed down after issuing the warrant.

    Interesting reading.