DataDot USA Press

LATEST MEDIA COVERAGE
Country	Name of Publication	Date	Heading
Russia	Department of Economy MED&T	26/02/2004	All Automobiles Marked Against Stealing
Summary: Due to the high level of motor transport theft in the country, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) are financing the implementation of DataDot into Russia, after the technology was trialled and praised by a number of Russian Government organisations, including The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
Russia	AMC Media Release	22/01/2003	Russia Wants DataDot Official Delegation Meets Police Minister
Summary: NSW Police Minister- Michael Costa, will meet with a Russian Government delegation, to discuss DataDot Technology and its effect on crime. The delegation will also meet DataDot executives in order to discuss how the system can be implemented in Russia.
New Zealand	NZ Herald Auto Supplement	19/02/2003	Sticking It To Car Thieves
Summary: Subaru New Zealand announce a decision to DataDot all their 2003 model vehicles. They are the first New Zealand auto manufacturer to adopt this initiative.
New Zealand	Ten-One Volume Number 255	14/11/2003	Dots Provide Proof Of Identity
Summary: Constable Bryce Hayward of the Auckland Car squad, identifies recovered parts from a stolen HSV Commodore, by identifying DataDots present on the stolen parts.
USA		1/03/2004	New Technology Combats Vehicle Theft
Summary: Nissan Motors of North America will be the first vehicle manufacturer in the US to trial the effectiveness of DataDot. Nissan has allied with law enforcement agencies and DataDot Technology USA to combat the problem of the theft of Xenon headlights.
USA			DataDot Technology Part of Unique Theft Deterrent and Police Support Program
Summary: Launched By Nissan Nissan North America develop a Theft Deterrent and Police Support Program in conjunction with DataDot Technology and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). It is designed to reduce theft of Xenon headlights from its Maxima range of vehicles.
South Africa	www.bday.co.za		Avis Adopts Dotty Solution To Problem of Car Theft
Summary: Avis becomes the first fleet operator in South Africa to adopt DataDot Technology. More than 1000 vehicles being introduced into the rental fleet from July, will be fitted with the technology. The pilot project won approval of several South African bodies, including the BAC (Business Against Crime) and the SA Insurance Association.
South Africa	www.cartoday.com	29/06/2003	Dots Cut Theft
Summary: Avis- the car rental and fleet services group announce they are DataDotting more than 1000 of the new vehicles being introduced into their rental fleet. Microdot Technology does not only have the potential to deter theft, but increases the chances of vehicles being recovered, and can provide evidence that could lead to prosecution of offenders.
South Africa	DataDot Technology SA (Pty) Ltd	21/10/2002	Auto Africa Special Media Release
Summary: Major Taxi Insurer Is Spot-on! South African Auto Insurers- Clarendon transport Underwriters (CTU) enter into an agreement with DataDot Technology, whereby all taxis will be DataDotted. CTU are also offering reduced premiums and theft excesses to DataDotted vehicles.
South Africa	www.cartoday.com	27/08/2003	Will Microdots Reduce Vehicle Theft
Summary: A vehicle crime steering committee formed in South Africa, believe that micro dotting cars will help fight vehicle crime in South Africa by disrupting illegal 'chop' shop operations
South Africa	BAC (Business Against Crime)	8/11/2003	News Release- Microdots Identify Hijacked Minibus
Summary: A Toyota Hi-ace was found by police with its identification marks removed. DataDots were present on the vehicle, thus police were able to correctly identify the vehicle and its owner- who as it turns out, had been carjacked one month prior.
South Africa		29/04/2004	Stripping Car Theft Of Gain
Summary: The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) attributes lower car theft rates in South Africa to improved anti-theft technologies. They believe many stolen vehicles find their way back into the market because manufacturers are not yet building their cars with fool-proof identification systems. SAIA spokesperson Caroline DeSilva says At the moment we're treating the symptoms not the disease. We should look at a vehicle identification system that takes the value out of stealing a motor car, such as DataDot.
UK	New Scotland Yard- Stolen Vehicle	23/06/2002	Microdot Systems In The Fight Against Vehicle Crime
Summary: The UK Metropolitan Police Department- Scotland Yard- release a report on theft, and evaluate the advantages of using a microdot system for parts marking, outlining the benefits of such a system.
Australia	The West Australian	6/11/2002
Summary: Police were able to locate the NSW owner of a stolen bicycle that was recovered in WA, as the bicycle had been DataDotted.
Australia	Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited		DataDot Technology (Australia) Pty Limited
Summary: An endorsement of DataDot, from Subaru (Aust) Pty Ltd who implemented application of DataDot across their entire range of vehicles
Australia	DataDot Technology (Aust) Pty Ltd		Industry Gets The Hots For Dots
Summary: DataDot Technology was awarded the AMIF's New and Innovative Product of the Year for 2003 and Club Marine waiver the theft excess for boats protected by DataDot HIN Dots, a saving of up to $1000.
	Australia Australian Financial Review	22/01/2003	Local Technology Beats Car thieves
Summary: NSW Police Minister- Michael Costa, meets with Russian Government delegation on methods to combat car theft. The Russian government aims to finalise a contract that will give allow them distributorship of DataDot in Russia.
Australia	www.gtlaw.com.au	5/08/2003	Court Rules SmartDot Infringes
Summary: First Innovation Patent to be considered in Australia On 5 August 2003, the Federal Court ruled that company- SmartDot- were liable for infringing on DataDot Technology's Innovation patent, and were ordered to cease sale or distribution of the SmartDot product.
Australia	Endeavour Region Target Action Group- Property Unit Ryde Police	15/05/2002	Letter Of Appreciation
Summary: NSW Police thank DataDot for their assistance in identifying the correct owner of stolen goods found in a random audit of a pawnshop.
Australia	National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council NMVTRC		Welcomes Subaru's Initiative To Combat Criminals
Summary: The NMVTRC congratulate Subaru Australia's decision to standard fit DataDot across their entire range of vehicles from 2003.
Australia	Sydney Channel 7- Today Tonight	19/03/2004
Summary: Interviews with a number of people who unknowingly purchased rebirthed motor vehicles. NMVTRC Director- Ray Carroll suggests a way to curb the growing problem of car-rebirthing, is to use a microdot identification system on motor vehicles.
Australia	Club Marine	Feb-03
Summary: A Club Marine endorsement recognising DataDot Technology as successfully meeting their requirements to be recognised as an anti-theft device.
Australia	Haines Hunter	22/05/2003	Haines Hunter Boats Protects Its Customers
Summary: With World leading anti-theft Technology Haines Hunter and DataDot Technology announce a partnership against the growing problem of boat theft. All models will be marked with DataDots.
Australia	DataDot Technology (Aust) Pty Ltd		New & Innovative Identification Technology embraced by the Australian Marine Industry police & insurers
Summary: DataDot Technology has produced a marine anti-theft system, which was awarded New and Innovative Product of the Year 2003 by the Australian Marine Industry Federation (AMIF).
Australia	Sydney Morning Herald 1	5/08/2003	Car Security- A Special Report- Thief stopped
Summary: The National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) is encouraging more manufacturers to adopt a microdot identification system, to assist in combating vehicle theft.
Australia		8/06/2000	News Release- DataDot Security Saves Schools Money
Summary: Hon. John Aquilina- Minister for Education & Training claims that a trial of DataDot reduced school property loss in 40 Wollongong schools by 89%.
Australia	Col Crawford Pty Ltd	19/04/2004	To Whom It May Concern- Securing Your Stocking Holding Yard
Summary: Stephen Crawford- Managing Director of Col Crawford's- the multi-franchise car dealership endorses DataDot Technology as an effective theft deterrent, following a successful reduction in the number of theft/break-ins to his dealership since his decision to fit all his stock with DataDot
Australia	Sydney Morning Herald	15/08/2003	Rebirthing and other scams
Summary: Discusses the crime of Vehicle Rebirthing and the extent of the practise in Australia. The National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) ultimately wants to see all spare parts identified with Microdots, in an effort to thwart this epidemic.
Australia	www.innovated.gov.au		DataDot Technology (Aust)- Dotty about security…
Summary: Provides a case study on DataDot Technology Ltd. Appraising DataDot's Technology as a new age for crime prevention and resolution in Australia.
Australia	Bayliner Australia
Summary: Bayliners Now Protected by World leading Anti-theft Technology DataDot- DNA for Boats Bayliner Australia and DataDot Technology today announced they have forged a strategic partnership to take an industry leading role tackling boat thieves. All Bayliner boats sold at the Sydney International Boat Show 2003 by their dealers; Berowra Waters Marina, Avanti Marine and Hunts Marine will feature this Australian world-first technology at no additional cost!
Australia			School Security Link With DataDot Technology
Summary: Ryde Secondary College launched a new security link with DataDot Technology which has also been endorsed by the NSW Pawnbrokers Association because the easy identification of property is a meaningful way of identifying and returning stolen property.