Biometric Fingerprinting Aids in Arrests of Hundreds in Kuwait
Kuwaiti authorities have successfully used mandatory biometric fingerprinting to apprehend hundreds of individuals wanted for various crimes, according to a…
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Turkey Plans to Register Foreigners’ Biometric Data
Turkey is planning to implement a new border security measure that involves taking fingerprints from foreigners entering the country. The plan was announced by…
Identity News Digest – August 13, 2024
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Brits in…
Brits in Spain Urged to Get TIE Cards Ahead of Biometric Entry-Exit System Implementation
The British Embassy in Spain has issued a strong advisory for British expats to obtain their Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE) cards ahead of the EU’s…
Goode Intelligence Tracks Liftoff of Digital Identity in Travel
Goode Intelligence has published a new report heralding the ascent of digital identity in the travel sector. The aptly named “Travel Digital Identity –…
New Identity Week Reports Delve Into Deepfakes, Border Control
Identity Week has published a pair of new reports offering high-level analysis of two of the most important topics in today’s identity industry. One of them is…
Biometric Border Prep Will Disrupt Olympics Travel, Warns Port of Dover Head
The European Union’s planned Exit-Entry System is going to cause serious bottlenecks for tourists headed to the summer Olympics—even though it won’t officially…
eu-LISA Details Schengen Biometrics in New ‘Technology Briefs’
The European Union’s agency for border control and law enforcement IT has launched a new series of “Technology Briefs” that are meant to offer a look at key…
DHS Moves to Boost Biometric Border Funding with Proposed Rule Change
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing changes to the rules about a special fee, called the 9-11 Biometric Fee, which applies to large…
Finland’s Digital Travel Credential Pilot Shows Promising Results
Finland’s effort to trial a Digital Travel Credential (DTC) for Finnair passengers has yielded positive results. Ninety-one percent of participants reported…