Privacy-wary Idaho legislative panel passes biometric protections

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BOISE, Idaho — Businesses that collect and use hair samples, finger prints and retina scans to identify their customers could face tough sanctions for inappropriately handling such material, under a measure headed to the Idaho House.

The State Affairs Committee Tuesday morning approved new privacy standards for full debate.

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