The International Identity Federation was formed in
Scotland
Scotland (, ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a Anglo-Scottish border, border with England to the southeast ...
during 2006. IDFed provides a web-based solution to the problem of identification of injured or distressed travellers. Members are issued with a unique number embossed onto an identity tag or bracelet. They use a forum to log their movements and this relates back to a secure data base controlled by a 24-hour monitoring service. In the event of a member being found helpless, the 18-digit unique number (created using an algorithm) is used to inform next of kin or employers and aid in the treatment and/or repatriation of the member.
[Courier and Advertiser (thecourier.co.uk) Wednesday April 2nd 2008. Page 4; "New Service for Travellers." written by Liz Fowler] For those undertaking particularly hazardous or dangerous journeys,
DNA profiling is also offered through a UK Department of Justice approved specialist DNA laboratory based at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow.
Sources
* The Press and Journal (http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk). Wednesday April 2, 2008. "Identity Tags Provide Reassurance."
* ''
Daily Record'' (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk) Wednesday April 2, 2008. "Tagging Along."
*Courier and Advertiser (http://www.thecourier.co.uk Wednesday April 2, 2008. "New Service for Travellers."
*Scottish Television (
stv.tv) Evening News, April 1, 2008.
References
Safety
International travel documents
2006 establishments in Scotland
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