[privacy] FBI Wants Instant Access to British Identity Data

[Paul Ferguson]

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Via The Guardian.

[snip]

Senior British police officials are talking to the FBI about an
international database to hunt for major criminals and terrorists.

The US-initiated programme, "Server in the Sky", would take cooperation
between the police forces way beyond the current faxing of fingerprints
across the Atlantic. Allies in the "war against terror" - the US, UK,
Australia, Canada and New Zealand - have formed a working group, the
International Information Consortium, to plan their strategy.

Biometric measurements, irises or palm prints as well as fingerprints, and
other personal information are likely to be exchanged across the network.
One section will feature the world's most wanted suspects. The database
could hold details of millions of criminals and suspects.

The FBI is keen for the police forces of American allies to sign up to
improve international security. The Home Office yesterday confirmed it was
aware of Server in the Sky, as did the Metropolitan police.

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More:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/humanrights/story/0,,2241005,00.html

Hat-tip: Pogo Was Right

- - ferg


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