Mexico, iris scans to be introduced for id cards

Mexico will on Monday become the first country to start using iris scans for identity cards, according to the government. Iris recognition is increasingly used in airports, controlling access to restricted areas, and prisoner bookings. The documents, which will include the eye’s image as well as fingerprints, a photo and signature, will be 99 per cent reliable, according to Felipe Zamora, who is responsible for legal affairs at the Mexican interior ministry. Read Article