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19-November-07, 03:41 PM
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| News Hound  |  Slashdot // Japan to Start Fingerprinting Foreign Travelers rabiddeity writes "If you're planning to visit Japan sometime in the near future, you should be aware of the welcome you'll get. Last year, Japan's parliament passed a measure requiring foreigners to submit their fingerprints when entering the country. The measures, which apply to all foreigners over 16 regardless of visa status, take effect tomorrow. The worst part: the fingerprints are stored in a national database for an "unspecified time", and will be made available to both domestic police and foreign governments." Read more of this story at Slashdot. More... | |
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