http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,1762338,00.html?maca=en-rss_english_top-388-rdf
"Germany have introduced electronic passports as one of the first countries in the European Union. The new identity document contains biometric data, which supporters say will protect against forgery, make identity checks and border controls easier and help police to track criminals. But data protection campaigners remain worried about who can get their hands on the information. "
