Comment Re:one man even drove 400 miles to use the technol (Score 1) 376
While that is true, what impact does it have? The same arguments being made against this type of technology could be made against using any kind of technology that contains personal information. So go close your bank accounts and get rid of your computer!
I'd rather have the requirement to use a fingerprint to authorize purchases on my credit card than what exists now, which is authorization without any form of ID at all. Anyone who get your card can go buy gas, groceries, and make online purchases without any type of identity authentication!
I do agree with someone else's post, though, that the store itself has no business keeping a database of my credit cards, or even my biometric ID. The scan of your fingerprint should be sent as part of the credit authorization process.
When I worked for company that required security, I was trained that security measures will never completely eliminate a breach of the security. They only make it more difficult and, when possible, more noticeable.