Fingerprints are the patterned residues of skin contact with an item. In law, they are used generally found as evidence to identify a person via forensic means.
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Can you get your fingerprints removed from the FBI database?
Can you get your fingerprints removed from the FBI database after a background check? The FBI website says, "NGI will remove the retained civil fingerprints should the submitting agency request removal, or removal is required by court order." Is…
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Why is signature used to sign contracts and not fingerprints?
Personal signature is used to sign contracts. However it is impossible to prove the veracity of a signature, i.e. graphology is not scientific (see http://psycnet.apa.org/record/1998-07238-000)
Why are signatures widely used when one could use…
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Is it compulsory to provide a DNA sample if reported for a recordable offence but not arrested?
A person is:
reported for a recordable offence,
attends a Police Station voluntarily, and
is (subsequently) interviewed under caution, but not arrested.
Do they have to provide a DNA sample or fingerprints?
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US Office of Biometric Identity Management: statutory and regulatory authority?
The US records fingerprints of foreign visitors using a system formerly called US-VISIT, now known as the Office of Biometric Identity Management. One might think that this is done under the authority of 8 USC, Chapter 12, Subchapter II, Part VII,…
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Is there a legal way to opt-out of submitting fingerprints for professional licensing?
I am interested in taking the CPA exam. One of the requirements to take the test is have my fingerprints taken, ostensibly to verify my identity at the testing center. (https://nasba.org/blog/2008/01/20/biometrics/)
However, my fingerprints are then…
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The role of fingerprints in criminal investigations
We've seen how important fingerprints are in Hollywood crime movies. But what about in real life? I mean objects could've been touched by ten people before and after the criminal. Additionally, many objects are handled not only with fingers, but…
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What law may you break with "fake" fingerprints?
There are many situations where fingerprints are used for identification. The most famous example is upon arrest, the EU are introducing them at the border, companies may fingerprint their staff and devices use fingerprint recognition for…
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