VICENZA, Italy -- The U.S. Forces has received authorization from the Garante of Italy to issue Common Access Cards containing biometric data (fingerprints) to local national personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces in Italy.
A labor union agreement pursuant to article 4 of law 300/1970 concerning the treatment of biometric data for the issuance of CAC was signed July 21 between the Joint Civilian Personnel Committee and National Unions. This agreement, as well as the Garante's authorization, requires that each employee consent to the use of biometric data.
United States Army Garrison Italy will issue an operations order to implement this project. Directors will be asked to provide specific information related to the local national (LN) workforce. The Central Processing Facility will begin issuing CAC cards to LN employees in December. Employees will be contacted via email with further information, forms for signature and appointment times.
"This is truly a step forward for our footprint. Issuance of CAC cards will provide employees access to online training and information portals, as well as other system access appropriate to their jobs," said Michelle Mitchell, director, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center here.
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