Office of Homeland Security Advocates Biometrics
"Biometrics show great promise" says Steve Cooper, chief information officer of the Office of Homeland Security. Speaking to Congressional staffers and corporate lobbyists, he described how the Bush administration plans on extensively using biometric identification technology in applications ranging from airport travel documents to building access control. He claims, however, that the technology will not be used to infringe on privacy and civil liberties.Privacy still a priority, officials say Federal Computer Week, July 29, 2002 EPIC Biometrics Page
