EES Delayed Again as Officials Ease Biometric Requirements for Brits
The EU has delayed the implementation of stricter post-Brexit checks for UK holidaymakers entering Europe. Originally set for October 6, the new launch date…
Entry/Exit System
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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…
Eurotunnel’s Biometric EES Kiosks Will Be ‘Idiot-Proof’: Official
Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel connecting Britain and France, says it will be ready for the biometric border screening system currently expected…
Identity News Digest – May 27, 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: Officials…
Officials Voice Schengen EES Concerns from Both Sides of the Channel
French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete has voiced concerns about the upcoming rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) at Schengen area entry points, citing…
EU’s Biometric Border System Gets a New, Fuzzier Deadline
The European Union has officially postponed the implementation of the biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) for the Schengen Area, now aiming for an Autumn 2024…
Biometrics Under Debate in Europe – Identity News Digest
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: EU’s EES…
French Watchdog Warns of Severe Travel Delays From Biometric Border Screening
The introduction of biometric screening at the United Kingdom border is expected to significantly increase wait times for travelers, according to a report from…
Eurostar Loses Some Friction Thanks to Biometrics – Identity News Digest
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Eurostar…
Amid Entry/Exit System Delays, Belgian Group Suggests Decoupling EU’s Traveler Databases
A group of Belgian European Union affiliates has floated the idea of separating the databases for the planned Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel…