UK plans GPS tracking of potential deportees by fingerprint scanners

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People facing deportation have been told they must scan their fingerprints several times a day using devices installed with GPS technology under plans from the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice.

Those required to carry one of the handheld devices will be subject to 24/7 location tracking, with information including an individual's name, date of birth and nationality stored on the device and shared with the government, police and other authorities. Users will receive alerts throughout the day to submit their biometrics and are obliged to carry the device with them at all times.