Data-shielding and recordkeeping needed for US military biometric devices — report

An inspector general report evaluating U.S. Defense Department control of biometric data found room for improvement. Defense officials agreed to update the department's biometrics policy.

The evaluation, which predates an October presidential executive order that includes better federal protection of biometric data, examined accountability practices required for biometric devices.

The devices included biometric automated toolsets, secure electronic enrollment kits, the Javelin and the Biosled.

Two military commands – Services and combatant -- obey DoD and their own accountability policies procedures …

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