DNA surveillance of migrant children in US sparks legal and ethical alarms
Since 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has ramped up its biometric surveillance capabilities by dramatically expanding DNA collection…
Border and Port Security
Biometric access control systems used at airports and national or regional boundaries to track and manage the flow of humans, and the databases and documents that support them, make up border and port security. Includes national and immigration registries, ePassports and smart card systems, automated border control (ABC) kiosks, and apps for data sharing among other products and services.
Regula upgrades its top ID comparator to detect subtle signs of advanced forgery
Regula is upgrading its popular video spectral comparator to keep pace with the complexities of document examination. The new modification…
Australia, NZ airports boost international passenger processing capacity
Australian airports continue to add more SmartGates powered by Idemia’s biometric border technology for international arrivals. On Thursday, Sydney Airport…
South Africa using biometrics to verify immigration status during raids
The South African government is incorporating biometric verification as part of efforts to control the numbers of undocumented people. The…
European countries continue border checks despite Schengen rules
European countries continue to extend temporary emergency border controls at checkpoints shared with their Schengen-member neighbors. France has announced it…
EU launches interoperable biometric matching service for border control
The European Union has made a big step in making its biometric databases for law enforcement and border control interoperable….
EU moves closer to EES biometric border rollout
The EU has made another step towards introducing its biometric border system. The exact date of the introduction of the…
Biometrics providers navigate the emerging details of digital wallet ecosystem
If reusable ID backed by biometrics is on the cusp of mainstream adoption, it is via digital identity wallets. Most…
Biometric departures complete seamless travel journey at Jamaica’s Sangster airport
Montego Bay Jamaica (MBJ) Airports Limited, which operates Jamaica’s Sangster International Airport (SIA), is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with the…
Israel seeks funding for plan to require facial recognition in exchange for food in Gaza
Israel’s cabinet has approved a controversial plan to reorganize and put new limits on the distribution of food aid in…
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