| Disney and fingerprints |
| Date: |
Nov 19, 2008 |
From: |
Seth |
| Location: |
Collbran, CO |
Age: |
50 |
| Question: |
My solution to private companies like Disney that demand fingerprints and ID is not to patronize them. Keep in mind that at the same time your fingerprint or name is being collected, your PHOTOGRAPH is also being collected, and the information is being linked in Disney's database. Disney uses facial recognition software in their parks. They can track you almost anywhere in the park in real-time. And they cooperate with the local police because, well, they ARE the local police, at least at Disney World in Orlando. Disney owns the town, and the PD. So, if you are a criminal, it's not at all unlikely that your photo, fingerprint and name will be compared against not only Disney's "good guy/bad guy" database (yes, they do keep such records, just like casinos do) but it may end up being run by the police computer as well.
One of the things that defeats facial recognition software are hats and large-lensed dark glasses. That's one of the reasons you are now asked to remove hats and sunglasses at most banks. Not just so the surveillance camera can record your face, but also so that the images can be processed by the FBI and compared against their databases of faces.
The issue of facial recognition software is relatively unknown, but it is used all over the place. Airports, casinos, amusement parks, and on the streets, where police surveillance cameras are linked to a database of criminals. The UK is notorious for such systems, and there are more than 3000 cameras in central London already, with tens of thousands more being planned and installed every day. It's estimated that you are photographed by a surveillance camera in London more than 150 times per day, and for police cameras, your face is being compared to their database every single time.
The police are not supposed to keep images that do not result in matches, but if you believe that, I have a bridge in Manhattan I'd like to sell you.
As to Disney, there are absolutely NO regulations whatsoever about what Disney can or cannot do with your image, fingerprint and address/ID data. None. So, I say don't give it to them in the first place.
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