In an effort to improve security at U.S. bases in Iraq, the Department of Defense has issued a new policy requiring the collection of various biometric data from non-U.S. persons who seek access to U.S. facilities there.
"USCENTCOM personnel will collect biometrics, biographic, and other identifying information from non-screened, non-U.S. persons requesting access to U.S. bases and installations in Iraq," according to a July 15 DoD policy memorandum obtained by Secrecy News.
"At a minimum, fingerprints, facial photos, and iris scans will be collected."
"Data collected under this policy will be stored indefinitely in support of the War on Terrorism."
See "DoD Policy for Biometric Information for Access to U.S. Installations and Facilities in Iraq," issued by (acting) Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England, July 15, 2005: http://www.fas.org/sgp/othergov/dod/biometric.pdf
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