Australian council debating library biometric system use
12 September, 2011
category: Biometrics, Government
The Monash City Council in Australia has seen recent controversy revolving around new biometric systems at local schools and libraries and is set to debate the decision to use finger vein scanners to track library staff’s payroll, according to a Waverly Leader article.
Many councilors are determined to stop the use of the system due to concerns raised by library personnel and because the original decision to use biometrics was made without consultation.
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