The International Identity Federation (IDFed) was formed in

Scotland Scotland is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's land area, consisting of the northern part of the island of Great Britain and more than 790 adjac ...

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,

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is also offered through a UK Ministry 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

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