Russia to Launch Digital Profiles for Foreign Nationals, Expanding Migration Surveillance
Russia plans to launch a centralized digital profile system for foreign nationals and stateless individuals by mid-2026, under a framework set out by…
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Irish Civil Liberties Group Urges Government to Drop Appeal Over Unlawful Biometric Data Collection
Ireland’s leading civil rights organization has urged the Department of Social Protection (DSP) to withdraw its appeal against a major ruling that found the…
European Parliament Approves Entry/Exit System Rollout to Modernize Schengen Borders
The European Parliament has approved significant changes to border control procedures for non-EU nationals entering the Schengen Area, clearing the path for…
World Pauses Iris Scanning in Germany Amid Station Upgrades and Regulatory Review
World (formerly “Worldcoin”), the digital identity and cryptocurrency project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has temporarily paused its iris-scanning…
China Prepares Rollout of National Cyberspace ID for Internet Users
Next week, China will see the launch of a national digital identity credential known as the Cyberspace ID. The new system, governed by the Administrative…
Switzerland to Launch Biometric ID Cards by 2026 in Alignment with EU Security Standards
Switzerland plans to introduce new chip-enabled biometric identity cards by the end of 2026, replacing the current non-biometric versions in line with European…
Vietnam Launches Level-2 e-ID System for Foreign Residents to Boost Digital Services
Vietnam has begun issuing level-2 electronic identification (e-ID) accounts to foreign residents. The initiative, officially launched today, is led by the…
Russia Starts Nationwide Biometric Checks for Foreign Travelers as Digital Entry Rules Take Effect
Russia has officially launched its nationwide biometric screening program for foreign nationals and stateless persons entering the country, with new rules…
Football Supporters’ Association Opposes Facial Recognition at Stadiums, Citing Privacy and Bias Risks
The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) has officially declared its opposition to the use of facial recognition technology at stadium turnstiles across…
U.S. and Costa Rica Expand Border Security Ties with Focus on Biometrics and Global Entry
The United States and Costa Rica have deepened their collaboration on border security, with new measures emphasizing biometric screening, joint operations, and…