Kidnap capital Mexico eyes biometric phone registry, sparking privacy fears

Kidnap capital Mexico eyes biometric phone registry, sparking privacy fears

3 years ago
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mexico-telecoms-focus/kidnap-capital-mexico-eyes-biometric-phone-registry-sparking-privacy-fears-idUSKBN2AG1AK

A plan by Mexican lawmakers to put millions of cell phone users' data in a biometric registry, billed as a tool to fight kidnapping and extortion, has sparked a backlash from telecoms companies and rights groups who warn it could lead to stolen data and higher costs.