Denmark’s SIRI and Immigration Service Issue Joint Tender for Biometric Enrollment Services
Two Danish government agencies have jointly issued a contract notice for biometric enrollment services, reflecting ongoing investment in biometric-based…
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Canada Publishes Biometric Exemption Policy for FIFA-Invited World Cup 2026 Visitors
The Government of Canada has formally published a temporary public policy exempting certain FIFA-invited foreign nationals from the standard biometric…
TSA Official Says Agency Helps ICE Check Passenger Data During House Hearing
During a House Homeland Security hearing, Transportation Security Administration Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill said TSA is supporting Immigration and…
NAIA Rolls Out 78 Biometric eGates to Speed Immigration Processing in Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has launched 78 biometric eGates for immigration processing as part of its modernization program, targeting an…
EPIC Urges USCIS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Expanding “Collection and Use of Biometrics,” Including DNA
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has submitted comments opposing a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed rulemaking titled…
UK Home Office Reports Zero False Alerts in Live Facial Recognition Immigration Pilot
The UK Home Office has published results from a proof of concept using live facial recognition technology for immigration enforcement, reporting zero incorrect…
USCIS Ends Acceptance of Self-Submitted Photos for Certain Immigration Benefit Requests
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued new guidance tightening its photo submission and reuse policies for immigration benefit requests,…
Maldives warns 27,773 foreign workers to update biometrics by Nov. 15 or face deportation
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology in the Maldives has issued a new warning to foreign workers who have not yet registered their biometric…
EU’s Biometric Entry-Exit System Launches October 12, Ending Passport Stamps for Non-EU Visitors
The EU will activate its biometric Entry-Exit System on October 12, replacing passport stamps with facial and fingerprint registration, enabling automated visa…
ID Tech Digest – October 3, 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: Feedzai Lands ECB…