Vietnam to collect biometrics - even DNA - for new ID cards

Discussion in 'privacy general' started by stapp, Feb 20, 2024.

  1. stapp

    stapp Global Moderator

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    https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/20/vietnam_id_cards_dna/
     
  2. reasonablePrivacy

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    Do I understand correctly that the only DNA data collected by Vietnam government will be blood type?
    Blood type alone can't identify someone among 97 million people. It can be handy in medical emergency
     
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