The iris biometric details of citizens will be collected along with fingerprints and facial images when citizens apply for an ID card, according to an article by BiometricUpdate.com, a website that tracks the global movement toward digitization of all things, including human beings.
Vietnam’s Identity Law introduces several key changes, including the mandatory collection of biometric information for citizens applying for ID cards. A clause in the law mandates that assigned state agencies will collect identification data, including facial images, fingerprints, and irises, from applicants. The government says the move is designed to bolster security and accuracy of identity verification processes.
According to Biometric Update:
“The introduction of this law is expected to have widespread implications across various sectors, particularly in banking, which is at the forefront of Vietnam’s digital transformation. With 87 percent of adults in Vietnam holding at least one bank account, according to VOV World, and 95 percent of transactions being processed digitally by many banks, the integration of advanced biometric data into identity verification processes is poised to further streamline digital banking services and enhance customer security.”
The article goes on to state that, “The Law on Identity encompasses several key provisions designed to achieve its objectives including the establishment of a centralized national database that stores the biometric and personal information of all citizens, and provision for the creation of digital identities that citizens can use for online transactions and interactions with government services.”
Unfortunately it's true. I just passed through Hanoi airport coming in from korea last week, Immigration for all passengers required both index fingers to be placed on a reader and in front of a camera. Then the picture is compared with your passport pic, not sure what happens with the finger prints but guessing they are correlated.
In addition, going into Korea the same thing except it's the index finger on right hand put into a reader and you do the same when leaving the country.
They are definitely moving to the next level on tracking you.
Ruh roh. Try it on a poor country by bribing the leaders, then print glowing reviews of how it is great and loved. Well, that won't work here.
Real-ID comes to mind as a way to get us ready to accept this in the future.
The iris biometric details of citizens will be collected along with fingerprints and facial images when citizens apply for an ID card, according to an article by BiometricUpdate.com, a website that tracks the global movement toward digitization of all things, including human beings.
Vietnam’s Identity Law introduces several key changes, including the mandatory collection of biometric information for citizens applying for ID cards. A clause in the law mandates that assigned state agencies will collect identification data, including facial images, fingerprints, and irises, from applicants. The government says the move is designed to bolster security and accuracy of identity verification processes.
According to Biometric Update:
“The introduction of this law is expected to have widespread implications across various sectors, particularly in banking, which is at the forefront of Vietnam’s digital transformation. With 87 percent of adults in Vietnam holding at least one bank account, according to VOV World, and 95 percent of transactions being processed digitally by many banks, the integration of advanced biometric data into identity verification processes is poised to further streamline digital banking services and enhance customer security.”
The article goes on to state that, “The Law on Identity encompasses several key provisions designed to achieve its objectives including the establishment of a centralized national database that stores the biometric and personal information of all citizens, and provision for the creation of digital identities that citizens can use for online transactions and interactions with government services.”
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Of course it's for their safety. Just like the new cameras in Oz photographing if your wearing your seatbelt correctly. $$$
Lmao, very doubtful. Most vietnamese don't even have birth certificates.
Unfortunately it's true. I just passed through Hanoi airport coming in from korea last week, Immigration for all passengers required both index fingers to be placed on a reader and in front of a camera. Then the picture is compared with your passport pic, not sure what happens with the finger prints but guessing they are correlated. In addition, going into Korea the same thing except it's the index finger on right hand put into a reader and you do the same when leaving the country. They are definitely moving to the next level on tracking you.
I'm talking about the country not the city and tourists