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Irish college deploys fingerprint scanners

  • 02-06-2005 9:10pm
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    Capt'n Midnight
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    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/05/31/irish_fingerprint_scanners/

    "Rather than storing fingerprint information on file, the fingerprint verification is conducted through specific points on the print, what is termed the 'minutae points'. This method has the same secure results as full fingerprint storage but protects the individuals' privacy through the non recording of their unique finger prints."

    So, this encryption algorithm* approach to protecting personal data neatly side-steps the possibility of students and parents whining about their personal liberties. At the same time, though, TruancyGuard "administrators (managers or parents or staff) can monitor attendance in real time via a secure website. As, for example, the student logs in, this information will be immediately visible to parents online or by automated telephone system which uses 'Press 1 for latest attendance statistics' type menus."


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  • #2
    rsynnott
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    Capt'n Midnight wrote:
    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/05/31/irish_fingerprint_scanners/

    "Rather than storing fingerprint information on file, the fingerprint verification is conducted through specific points on the print, what is termed the 'minutae points'. This method has the same secure results as full fingerprint storage but protects the individuals' privacy through the non recording of their unique finger prints."

    This isn't really the case. Their finger-prints haven't been recorded; however information of similar utility HAS.


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