EU Launches Shared Biometric Matching System to Strengthen Border Security
The European Union has officially launched its shared Biometric Matching System (sBMS), marking a major step in the development of its border security…
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ID Tech Digest – July 16, 2025
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Invixium and SAP…
EU to Launch Biometric Entry/Exit System in October 2025 for Schengen Borders
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to begin operating in October 2025, introducing automated biometric checks at external Schengen…
Security Gaps Found in EU Schengen Database Ahead of New Border Systems
Security audits have identified significant vulnerabilities in the Schengen Information System II (SIS II), the European Union’s largest border surveillance…
EU Launches Unified Biometric System for Border Security and Migration
The European Commission has officially launched its shared biometric matching service (sBMS), a major step in building a unified, interoperable biometric…
ID Tech Digest – March 21, 2025
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: China Bans…
EU’s New Border Control Systems Set for 2025 Launch, Dover Chief Confirms November Timeline
Doug Bannister, chief executive of the Port of Dover, has indicated that the European Union’s planned — and oft-delayed — Entry/Exit System (EES) is now…
European Commission Proposes Six-month Timeline for Phased EES Rollout
The European Commission has announced a phased strategy for the introduction of the new biometric Entry-Exit System (EES), after the system’s full rollout was…
France, Germany, Netherlands Won’t Meet November EES Deadline: Report
Officials from France, Germany, and the Netherlands have reportedly written to European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson to warn her that their…
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…