“In evaluating new technologies, she said, “we are looking very hard at biometric initiatives in DHS” as well as at other U.S. agencies and foreign governments, especially use of radio frequency identification tags. “Baggage tags out in the world contain personal information,” she said. Another focus is adequate provision for redress if personal information held by the government is incorrect. “Where is the data kept, and who can access it for accountability?” she asked. ”
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