Calls for closer scrutiny if Canada expands collection of biometric data

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http://i.cbc.ca/1.3097681.1433279788!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_460/exchange-finger-scanner.jpg The federal government says it is moving to collect biometric information from 2.9 million people by 2018-19, but the wide-ranging scope of amendments in the omnibus budget bill is giving rise to privacy concerns and calls for closer scrutiny.


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