Indian cyber cafes to be monitored with biometrics
In an effort to slow the growing threat of online criminals and impostors, the Indian Police have begun implementing new security measures for using computers at cyber cafes, according to a I.T. Vibe article. The new security measures include recording a user’s photograph, name, address and their thumb print.
Following a trial of the new system at 150 cafes, the police were satisfied with the results, however, the public is worried about privacy concerns.
With cyber crimes growing quite a bit in India, the police are very interested in curbing it, however, due to public worry over privacy, a compromise is expected.
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