That this issue is likely not to be a large one for most users is underscored by the recent investments in biometrics made by major companies such as Motorola, General Electric and Polaroid. cited by Voltman.

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To be sure, there are significant lessons for business here, underscored by our current public preoccupation with transparency and accountability.

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It underscored the need to have in place the technological and industrial capacity by which fixes could be implemented.

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