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India: No ID, no benefits: thousands could lose lifeline under India’s biometric scheme

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The Guardian (21.04.2017) Controversial Aadhaar card restricts fundamental rights, argue critics, limiting access to free school meals and exposing 1 billion people to privacy risks

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Pakistani Senate calls for biometric pensions audit

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planetbiometrics.com (08.09.2015) Senior Pakistani officials have called for a biometrics-backed audit of the country’s pension system amid claims that thousands are claiming false benefits.

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