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azguy · 07-17-2005, 12:03 PM

http://www.local6.com/news/4724689/detail.html

Finger Scanning At Disney Parks Causes Concern

POSTED: 5:12 pm EDT July 14, 2005
UPDATED: 10:47 am EDT July 15, 2005

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The addition of finger scanning technology at the entrances of Walt Disney World theme parks for all visitors has caused concern among privacy advocates, according to a Local 6 News report.

I think it's a step in the wrong direction," Civil Liberties Union spokesman George Crossley said. "I think it is a step toward collection personal information on people regardless of what Disney says.

Tourists visiting Disney theme parks in Central Florida must now provide their index and middle fingers to be scanned before entering the front gates.

The scans were formerly for season pass holders but now everyone must provide their fingers, Local 6 News reported. They have reportedly been phased in for all ticket holders during the past six months, according to a report.

Disney officials said the scans help keep track of who is using legitimate tickets, Local 6 News reported.

"It is technology reminiscent of "Mission Impossible" or "James Bond," Local 6 News reporter Jessica Sanchez said. "It works by scanning the ridges and structure of your index finger and middle finger called your finger geometry."

Disney officials said the finger scans do not take an actual fingerprint. The scan recognizes certain points and outlines visitor's fingers, officials said.

Critics of the new scanning technology do not agree with Disney and said the scans border on a violation of privacy.

I think it's a step in the wrong direction," Civil Liberties Union spokesman George Crossley said. "I think it is a step toward collection of personal information on people regardless of what Disney says."

Crossley said they will be looking into the scans.

"The collecting of this fingertip information and how it is to be used and what the source of that information is as it relates to what it will show -- I don't like it and we will look into it," Crossley said.

The finger scanning began earlier this year at some parks before expanding to the entire complex, according to a report.

Universal Orlando and SeaWorld also plan to implement similar technology in the future, Local 6 News reported.

Mr Pheer · 07-17-2005, 12:52 PM

Well fuck Disney.

CC · 07-17-2005, 12:56 PM

Oh who cares. Sometimes people get up in arms about things that really don't matter. The finger scan is just in place of getting your hand stamped for re-entry.

Alky · 07-17-2005, 12:57 PM

violation of privacy? just dont go to their park if you feel violated.

azguy · 07-17-2005, 01:01 PM

LOL. Just don't enter the US if you feel violated.

Penthouse Tony · 07-17-2005, 01:09 PM

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I think it's a step in the wrong direction," Civil Liberties Union spokesman George Crossley said. "I think it is a step toward collection personal information on people regardless of what Disney says.

"The collecting of this fingertip information and how it is to be used and what the source of that information is as it relates to what it will show -- I don't like it and we will look into it," Crossley said.

Sounds like they already made there decision on this before looking at facts.

zzgundamnzz · 07-17-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sagi_AFF

Sounds like they already made there decision on this before looking at facts.

Yeah well those people usually do that quite a bit.

Honestly whats the problem with getting your finger scanned at Disneyland. If people don't like it then don't pay the $56 to get in then.

Penthouse Tony · 07-17-2005, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by zzgundamnzz

Yeah well those people usually do that quite a bit.

Honestly whats the problem with getting your finger scanned at Disneyland. If people don't like it then don't pay the $56 to get in then.

Seriously this guy wants us to belive that people daily use a reward card that keeps track of everything they buy at a supermarket but don't want Disney to know if they go on Space Mountain twice in one visit.

Some non-profits thrive on drama. If they don't have it they have nothing to do and no donations.

CheneyRumsfeld · 07-17-2005, 01:20 PM

scan this.

and then you can scan

then this

Holden Vandison · 07-17-2005, 01:20 PM

ONLY A MATTER OF TIME before authorities subpoena those records to help solve crimes.

GatorB · 07-17-2005, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by zzgundamnzz

Honestly whats the problem with getting your finger scanned at Disneyland. If people don't like it then don't pay the $56 to get in then.

It's people like you that readily accept every intrusion into your lives because it's "only a little bit" that will one day lead to a 1984 situation. A little does eventually add up you know. Funny how Disney was able to run parks for over 50 years WITHOUT this technology.

azguy · 07-17-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

It's people like you that readily accept every intrusion into your lives because it's "only a little bit" that will one day lead to a 1984 situation. A little does eventually add up you know. Funny how Disney was able to run parks for over 50 years WITHOUT this technology.

Well said

Radik · 07-17-2005, 04:08 PM

welcome to 1984.. living large baby.

pr0 · 07-17-2005, 04:11 PM

"Critics of the new scanning technology do not agree with Disney and said the scans border on a violation of privacy."

Borders? Hahahahaha

Fuck this place, i'm out....i'll move to some distant island with no phone service & fish for food.

Chio The Pirate · 07-17-2005, 04:12 PM

YARGH! I love the mousey Mick.
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wha wha wha · 07-17-2005, 04:13 PM

that isn't nearly as bad as the face scanning cameras at the superbowl

pornguy · 07-17-2005, 04:19 PM

I can somewhat understand what and why, but at the same time, it is a violation of a persons rights. The thing is, you also have the right to not go into the park.

pxxx · 07-17-2005, 04:26 PM

I am not going there anyways.

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azguy Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 5,167	Finger Scanning At Disney Parks http://www.local6.com/news/4724689/detail.html Finger Scanning At Disney Parks Causes Concern POSTED: 5:12 pm EDT July 14, 2005 UPDATED: 10:47 am EDT July 15, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. -- The addition of finger scanning technology at the entrances of Walt Disney World theme parks for all visitors has caused concern among privacy advocates, according to a Local 6 News report. I think it's a step in the wrong direction," Civil Liberties Union spokesman George Crossley said. "I think it is a step toward collection personal information on people regardless of what Disney says. Tourists visiting Disney theme parks in Central Florida must now provide their index and middle fingers to be scanned before entering the front gates. The scans were formerly for season pass holders but now everyone must provide their fingers, Local 6 News reported. They have reportedly been phased in for all ticket holders during the past six months, according to a report. Disney officials said the scans help keep track of who is using legitimate tickets, Local 6 News reported. "It is technology reminiscent of "Mission Impossible" or "James Bond," Local 6 News reporter Jessica Sanchez said. "It works by scanning the ridges and structure of your index finger and middle finger called your finger geometry." Disney officials said the finger scans do not take an actual fingerprint. The scan recognizes certain points and outlines visitor's fingers, officials said. Critics of the new scanning technology do not agree with Disney and said the scans border on a violation of privacy. I think it's a step in the wrong direction," Civil Liberties Union spokesman George Crossley said. "I think it is a step toward collection of personal information on people regardless of what Disney says." Crossley said they will be looking into the scans. "The collecting of this fingertip information and how it is to be used and what the source of that information is as it relates to what it will show -- I don't like it and we will look into it," Crossley said. The finger scanning began earlier this year at some parks before expanding to the entire complex, according to a report. Universal Orlando and SeaWorld also plan to implement similar technology in the future, Local 6 News reported.

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CC Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,690	Oh who cares. Sometimes people get up in arms about things that really don't matter. The finger scan is just in place of getting your hand stamped for re-entry.

07-17-2005, 12:57 PM	#4
Alky Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 5,651	violation of privacy? just dont go to their park if you feel violated.

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azguy Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 5,167	LOL. Just don't enter the US if you feel violated.

07-17-2005, 01:20 PM	#9
CheneyRumsfeld Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,341	scan this. and then you can scan then this

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Holden Vandison So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,646	ONLY A MATTER OF TIME before authorities subpoena those records to help solve crimes.

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wha wha wha So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 367	that isn't nearly as bad as the face scanning cameras at the superbowl

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pxxx First African GFY Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,114	I am not going there anyways.