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FBI Bringing Biometric Photo Scanning To North Carolina, Via DMV

Posted by timothy on from the if-you-have-nussink-to-hide dept.

AHuxley writes "The FBI is getting fast new systems to look at local North Carolina license photos via the DMV. As the FBI is not authorized to collect and store the photos, they use the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. The system takes seconds to look at chin widths and nose sizes. The expanded technology used on millions of motorist could be rolled out across the USA. The FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System is also getting an upgrade to DNA records, 3-D facial imaging, palm prints and voice scans."

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  1. Re:I wish my state was like New Hampshire.... by StikyPad · · Score: 4, Informative

    This is a common misconception, but you're only required to identify yourself if asked. Carrying a license is obviously required when engaged in the relevant activity (driving, hunting, selling alcohol, etc.)

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  2. Re:I wish my state was like New Hampshire.... by commodore64_love · · Score: 4, Informative

    The U.S. Supreme Court over-turned those laws as illegal searches. You're required to provide basic information like your name, address, but not required to show a photo ID. You need not carry anything on your body.

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