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Technology is fascinating. It can simplify life. Used properly, it levels the playing field. Like everything in life, it can be misused. But that doesn't make it bad or villain. Off late there are many debates around biometrics being used for National ID programs. Agree, it has to be secured with the best encryption and security technologies. Agree, the technology behind it has to be updated and up to date for reducing surprises of hacks and breaches. While in Dubai I noticed that the local government has made it compulsory for all the government and semi-government institutions to use biometrics for verification. Let's say you want to buy a new sim card for your mobile phone, you should possess a national ID card and verify your smart card and fingerprint with a smart card reader and fingerprint reader. Be it in Du or Etisalat(2 popular Telecom providers here in UAE), the following device is used widely. Upon further research, I happened to learn about the device....
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