RegardingID Archive | Biometrics screening Olympic Workers in London

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Biometrics will be used to screen construction workers entering the Olympic grounds in London, according to The Times in London. Olympic organizers are also considering using the technology to screen the 9 million ticket holders to the 2010 games.

The Times states that facial and palm recognition will enable 100,000 construction works access to the site. The story, however, shows a picture of a fingerprint scanner. The use of biometrics is part of a £354 million strategy to secure the 500-acre Olympic Park during its construction, which starts in June.

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Biometrics screening Olympic Workers in London