Identity News Digest – September 9, 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: NIST Offers FRTE Update at Age Assurance-focused […]
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eu-LISA Head Offers Update on Biometric Border System ‘Launching Nov 2024’
Another European Union official has offered an update on the bloc’s forthcoming biometric border control system. Marili Männik, the interim Executive Director of eu-LISA, delivered remarks to the European Parliament’s […]
Russian Government Plans Biometric Border Initiative
The Russian government has proposed an experimental program that will require foreigners and stateless persons to submit biometric data before entering Russia. According to the draft resolution from the Russian […]
Denver Airport Deploys Face-scanning Kiosks
Denver International Airport (DIA) has brought facial recognition technology to 15 gates to streamline the boarding process for international travelers. The system compares travelers’ photos to government-stored images, such as […]
US Pushes EU for Biometric Data Pipeline
The United States is pressuring the European Union to establish a framework for the continuous and systematic transfer of biometric data, including fingerprints, as part of an “Enhanced Border Security […]
UK Throws £10.5M at EES Preparation Efforts as Eurotunnel Deploys ‘Idiot-proof’ Kiosks
The UK government has provided £10.5 million in funding to British ports, including £3.5 million for the Channel Tunnel, to help prepare for the Entry/Exit System (EES). The funding aims […]
Inspector General Report Flags Security Vulnerabilities in CBP Border Control App
A newly published report from the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has found significant shortcomings in US Customs and Border Protection’s preparedness for potential technological issues […]
Identity News Digest – August 21, 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: Apple Cracks Open the Door to iPhone […]
Europe’s Biometric Enty-Exit System to Go Live November 10, Says EU Home Affairs Commissioner
“There may have been times you believed it will never happen. But it’s going to happen. Everything is coming together.” The European Union’s post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) will become operational […]
Canadian Border Agency to Use Amazon Biometric Tech to Track Deportees
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plans to launch a facial recognition app called ReportIn this fall. The app is designed to monitor individuals facing deportation by using biometrics to […]
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