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jonessa2
06-23-2003, 09:06 PM
June 20, 2003
Panel debates surveillance system (http://www.navytimes.com/story.php?f=1-292925-1957552.php)
By Michael J. Sniffen
Associated Press


The project — Terrorism Information Awareness — is developing computer software that can search million of computer records worldwide for patterns of behavior by incipient terrorists. Records could include passport applications, visas, work permits, driver’s licenses, car rentals, airline ticket purchases, arrests or reports of suspicious activities.

Other databases that the program developer, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, wants to make available to U.S. agents include financial, education, medical and housing records and biometric identification databases based on fingerprints, irises, facial shapes and gait.
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Der Alte
06-23-2003, 09:23 PM
Heavens, 1984 is here. Its kind of like the individual worrying about having his phone tapped - they can tap mine anytime they wish - it will be extremely boring. I guess they could go to far if this was some other country, but in the US the people would revolt at government control. I hope they continue on with this program - it will give the Liberals a lot of heartburn.