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09-01-2006, 09:03 PM
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Disney World Starting To Scan Fingerprint Information
(Thursday, Aug. 31, Associated Press)
Walt Disney World, which bills itself as one of the happiest and most magical places anywhere, also may be one of the most closely watched and secure. The country's most popular tourist attraction is beginning to scan your fingerprint information. For years, Disney has recorded onto tickets the geometry and shape of visitors' fingers to prevent ticket fraud or resale, as an alternative to time-consuming photo identification checks. By the end of September, all of the geometry readers at Disney's four Orlando theme parks will be replaced with machines that scan fingerprint information, according to industry experts familiar with the technology. Privacy advocates believe Disney has not fully disclosed the purpose of its new system. There are no signs posted at the entrances detailing what information is being collected and how it is being used, although attendants at the entrances will explain the system, if asked.
Disney World Starting To Scan Fingerprint Information
(Thursday, Aug. 31, Associated Press)
Walt Disney World, which bills itself as one of the happiest and most magical places anywhere, also may be one of the most closely watched and secure. The country's most popular tourist attraction is beginning to scan your fingerprint information. For years, Disney has recorded onto tickets the geometry and shape of visitors' fingers to prevent ticket fraud or resale, as an alternative to time-consuming photo identification checks. By the end of September, all of the geometry readers at Disney's four Orlando theme parks will be replaced with machines that scan fingerprint information, according to industry experts familiar with the technology. Privacy advocates believe Disney has not fully disclosed the purpose of its new system. There are no signs posted at the entrances detailing what information is being collected and how it is being used, although attendants at the entrances will explain the system, if asked.