This website is a resource for those interested in using information and commmunication technologies to prevent torrorism.

This website contains links to information about ID Technologies (for now).

Contributors:

• Jeff Johnson: CPSR; UI Wizards, Inc.
• Felix Stalder: Director, Openflows; Post-doc Surveillance Project, Queen's University
• Ben Shneiderman: University of Maryland

See the overview page on the SIGCHI Site: New Challenges for SIGCHI and ACM Members.

Sub-Topic Areas: IDENTIFICATION_BIOMETRICS (14) - IDENTIFICATION_POSITION_STATEMENTS (12) - IDENTIFICATION_PRESS_COVERAGE (15) - IDENTIFICATION_SECURITY (3) - IDENTIFICATION_SMART_CARDS (5) - IDENTIFICATION_SOCIAL_SECURITY_NUMBER (2) -

1. "Surveillance Technology: Tracking Terrorists and Protecting Public Places"
   2002-01-14
   Transcript of IEEE Spectrum/ New York Academy of Sciences Press Briefing on Biometric Technologies
2. ACLU Opposes Use of Face Recognition Software in Airports Due to Ineffectiveness and Privacy Concerns
   2002-01-14 ACLU
3. AdvancedBiometrics, Inc.
   2002-01-14
   Biometric company
4. Biometric Consortium
   2002-01-14 Biometric Consortium
   "The Biometric Consortium serves as the US Government's focal point for research, development, test, evaluation, and application of biometric-based personal identification/verification technology."
5. Biometrics: Journal of the International Biometric Society
   2002-01-14 International Biometric Society
6. DoD Tests of Face Recog & Iris Scanning
   Declan McCullagh 2002-03-17 Wired News declan@wired.com
   DoD test of face-recognition technology showed 50% accuracy, in contrast to 75% accuracy claimed by vendor. A test of iris scanning showed 94% accuracy, in contrast with 99.5% accuracy claimed by vendor.
7. Facial Recognition Q&A
   2002-01-14 ACLU
8. Identity Technology Working Group (Canada)
   2002-01-14
9. International Biometric Industry Association (IBIA.org)
   2002-01-14
10. PreciseBiometrics
    2002-01-14
    Biometric company
11. Riks-University of Groningen (Netherlands): Face Recognition Page
    2002-01-14
12. Security on the Brain, Solutions in the Eyes
    2002-01-14
    Article on Retina Scanning
13. Statistical demands of identification versus verification United Kingdom
    John Daugman, University of Cambridge 2002-07-04 University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory John.Daugman@CL.cam.ac.uk
    Identification is vastly more demanding than verification
14. Visionics
    2002-01-14
    Biometric company

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1. FAQ on National ID Cards
   2002-01-14 Privacy International
2. How to Think About Security
   Bruce Schneier 2002-04-30 Counterpane Internet Security schneier@counterpane.com
   Article on principles for evaluating effectiveness of security measures in the post 9/11 era.
3. National ID Cards
   2002-01-14 Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
4. National ID Cards: Frequently Asked Questions
   2002-01-14 Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
5. National Identification Card Systems
   Ben Shneiderman 2002-01-14 Association of Computing Machinery: U.S. Public Policy Committee (USACM)
   Testimony of Prof. Ben Shneiderman before House Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations (16 Nov. 2001)
6. National Identification Cards: Why Does the ACLU Oppose a National I.D. Card System?
   2002-01-14 ACLU
7. One-minute audio discussion of National ID Cards (mp3 file). Oct. 22, 2001
   2002-01-14 Fact Squad Radio
8. Opposition to National ID Card
   2002-01-14 Cato Institute
9. Progressive Policy Institute: Frequently Asked Questions about Smart ID Cards
   Shane Ham 2002-03-20 Progressive Policy Institute
   Frequently Asked Questions Document on ID technology schemes.
10. Progressive Policy Institute: Using Technology to Detect and Prevent Terrorism
    Shane Ham 2002-03-20 Progressive Policy Institute
    Executive Summary of analysis of need for improved, and more consistent, identification technologies. Full report available in PDF.
11. Risks of National Identity Cards
    Peter G. Neumann 2002-01-14 People for Internet Responsibility (PFIR)
12. You'll Love Those National ID Cards
    Amitai Etzioni 2002-01-16 George Washington University
    Op-ed article from Christian Science Monitor (Jan 14 2002) arguing in favor of National ID Cards.

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1. Databases and Security vs. Privacy
   2002-01-14
2. Debate on ID cards (2001-11-05) Con: National IDs Won't Work
   Lorraine Woellert 2002-01-14
3. Debate on ID cards (2001-11-05)Pro: Commentary: Yes, They Certainly Will
   Paul Magnusson 2002-01-14
4. DoD Tests of Face Recog & Iris Scanning
   Declan McCullagh 2002-03-17 Wired News declan@wired.com
   DoD test of face-recognition technology showed 50% accuracy, in contrast to 75% accuracy claimed by vendor. A test of iris scanning showed 94% accuracy, in contrast with 99.5% accuracy claimed by vendor.
5. Don't Make Privacy the Next Victim of Terror
   Jane Black 2002-01-14
6. Ellison goes into detail about national ID
   2002-01-14
7. National ID Card System Failing to Attract Supporters
   2002-01-14
8. National ID Cards: One Size Fits All
   2002-01-14
9. Security, Fear, and National ID Cards -- A Reporter Obtains and Uses a False New York ID Card
   Steven M. Cherry 2002-01-14
10. Sept. 11 attacks stir national ID card debate
    Jennifer Jones 2002-01-14
11. Smart Cards: Digital IDs can help prevent terrorism
    Larry Ellison 2002-01-14
    Interview with Larry Ellison promoting his ID card plan
12. Support grows for Ellison's national ID card proposal
    Elise Ackerman 2002-01-14
13. The ID Idea
    Robert A. Levy 2002-01-14
14. White House Nixes Controversial National ID Notion
    Jennifer Jones 2002-01-14
15. You'll Love Those National ID Cards
    Amitai Etzioni 2002-01-16 George Washington University
    Op-ed article from Christian Science Monitor (Jan 14 2002) arguing in favor of National ID Cards.

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1. Airport Security: Increased Safety Need Not Come at the Expense of Civil Liberties
   2002-01-14 ACLU
2. How to Think About Security
   Bruce Schneier 2002-04-30 Counterpane Internet Security schneier@counterpane.com
   Article on principles for evaluating effectiveness of security measures in the post 9/11 era.
3. Statistical demands of identification versus verification United Kingdom
   John Daugman, University of Cambridge 2002-07-04 University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory John.Daugman@CL.cam.ac.uk
   Identification is vastly more demanding than verification

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1. Information Policy Research Program - Smart Card Project (Canada)
   2002-01-14
2. Progressive Policy Institute: Frequently Asked Questions about Smart ID Cards
   Shane Ham 2002-03-20 Progressive Policy Institute
   Frequently Asked Questions Document on ID technology schemes.
3. Progressive Policy Institute: Using Technology to Detect and Prevent Terrorism
   Shane Ham 2002-03-20 Progressive Policy Institute
   Executive Summary of analysis of need for improved, and more consistent, identification technologies. Full report available in PDF.
4. Smart Cards
   Carol H. Fancher 2002-01-14
   Still one of the best concise introductions to smart cards
5. Tamper Resistance - a Cautionary Note (1996)
   Ross Anderson 2002-01-14

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1. Social Insurance Numbers (SIN)
   2002-01-14 Canada
2. Some Frequently Asked Questions on SSNs
   Chris Hibbert 2002-01-14 CPSR

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