FrankRep
03-30-2009, 01:44 PM
OK-SAFE (http://www.ok-safe.com/) Action Alert Urgent! Kill SB 483
Calls, emails and faxes needed ASAP - starting Monday, March 30, 2009!
Known among concerned citizens as the "direct electronic access" bill, language contained in SB 483 (http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB483_SFLR.RTF) makes the DPS a gateway agency for the distribution of personal biometric information (digitized photo) of unsuspecting citizens and is linked to the controversial fusion center being developed in Oklahoma. Enrollment in a global biometric identification system is a concern for all, especially Christians.
SB 483 (http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB483_SFLR.RTF) has moved out of the OK Senate, and is now on the House calendar - it is imperative that calls begin on Monday, March 30, 2009 and continue this week to stop this bill.
Problems with SB 483:
** SB 483 (page 4) would give the Commissioner of DPS the authority to enter into "agreements" with other state agencies and allow these other agencies "direct electronic access" to the DPS database of computerized photos.
** The "agreements" refers to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between state entities (see 28 CFR Part 23, www.iir.com/28cfr/FAQ.htm). Who is involved? What do the MOUs agree to? ALL MOUs should be disclosed before this bill is even considered.
** Why access the photos and not the fingerprint data? The computerized photo is the most desired biometric data; fingerprint data is considered "old" tech and is not usable for remote surveillance.
** Due to the increased prevalence of surveillance cameras and CCTV, allowing "direct electronic access" to the DPS photo databases allows for more "remote surveillance and identification." Can you say Big Brother Is Watching You? (Not even politicians would be exempt from surveillance.)
** Due to the size, complexity, and interconnectivity of today's computer systems, and the unknown number of "agreements" between state agencies and/or the private sector, it is not possible to secure or keep the data accessed within the four walls of this state. There is no such thing as "downstream only" information sharing.
** The federal government funds the fusion centers - it is only logical that they would want access to the data. Arkansas state officials have confirmed that federal access is allowed.
** Allowing "direct electronic access" to the DPS database is ripe for abuse.
It is essential that the legislators Vote NO on SB 483!
Please call your House Representative and ask him/her to vote NO on SB 483. To find your OK House Rep. click here (http://www.okhouse.gov/Members/MemberListing.aspx).
Calling several Representatives will help, too!
The OK Capitol toll free number is 1-800-522-8502.
OK-SAFE, Inc. thanks you for your prompt action on this important issue.
Check out the new information page on Fusion Centers http://www.ok-safe.com/ .
Oklahomans for Sovereignty and Free Enterprise
http://www.ok-safe.com/
Calls, emails and faxes needed ASAP - starting Monday, March 30, 2009!
Known among concerned citizens as the "direct electronic access" bill, language contained in SB 483 (http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB483_SFLR.RTF) makes the DPS a gateway agency for the distribution of personal biometric information (digitized photo) of unsuspecting citizens and is linked to the controversial fusion center being developed in Oklahoma. Enrollment in a global biometric identification system is a concern for all, especially Christians.
SB 483 (http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB483_SFLR.RTF) has moved out of the OK Senate, and is now on the House calendar - it is imperative that calls begin on Monday, March 30, 2009 and continue this week to stop this bill.
Problems with SB 483:
** SB 483 (page 4) would give the Commissioner of DPS the authority to enter into "agreements" with other state agencies and allow these other agencies "direct electronic access" to the DPS database of computerized photos.
** The "agreements" refers to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between state entities (see 28 CFR Part 23, www.iir.com/28cfr/FAQ.htm). Who is involved? What do the MOUs agree to? ALL MOUs should be disclosed before this bill is even considered.
** Why access the photos and not the fingerprint data? The computerized photo is the most desired biometric data; fingerprint data is considered "old" tech and is not usable for remote surveillance.
** Due to the increased prevalence of surveillance cameras and CCTV, allowing "direct electronic access" to the DPS photo databases allows for more "remote surveillance and identification." Can you say Big Brother Is Watching You? (Not even politicians would be exempt from surveillance.)
** Due to the size, complexity, and interconnectivity of today's computer systems, and the unknown number of "agreements" between state agencies and/or the private sector, it is not possible to secure or keep the data accessed within the four walls of this state. There is no such thing as "downstream only" information sharing.
** The federal government funds the fusion centers - it is only logical that they would want access to the data. Arkansas state officials have confirmed that federal access is allowed.
** Allowing "direct electronic access" to the DPS database is ripe for abuse.
It is essential that the legislators Vote NO on SB 483!
Please call your House Representative and ask him/her to vote NO on SB 483. To find your OK House Rep. click here (http://www.okhouse.gov/Members/MemberListing.aspx).
Calling several Representatives will help, too!
The OK Capitol toll free number is 1-800-522-8502.
OK-SAFE, Inc. thanks you for your prompt action on this important issue.
Check out the new information page on Fusion Centers http://www.ok-safe.com/ .
Oklahomans for Sovereignty and Free Enterprise
http://www.ok-safe.com/