Privacy Digest

Japan to Start Fingerprinting Foreign Travelers: "rabiddeity writes 'If you're planning to visit Japan sometime in the near future, you should be aware of the welcome you'll get. Last year, Japan's parliament passed a measure requiring foreigners to submit their fingerprints when entering the country. The measures, which apply to all foreigners over 16 regardless of visa status, take effect tomorrow. The worst part: the fingerprints are stored in a national database for an 'unspecified time', and will be made available to both domestic police and foreign governments.'

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