Russia Says Border Biometrics Flagged About 70,000 Barred Foreigners
Biometric checks at Russian border crossing points have identified roughly 70,000 foreign nationals who are barred from entering the country, the interior…
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Russia Expands Face-Based Train Boarding to Two More Routes
Russia has expanded optional face-based identity checks to two more Lastochka train routes, allowing enrolled passengers to board by matching their face with…
AlgorithmWatch Ties Georgia’s Protest Surveillance to Russian Facial Recognition
The country of Georgia has built much of its protest-policing surveillance on a Russian-made facial recognition system, according to an investigation by the…
Pakistan Requires Biometric Sponsor Verification for Russian Visa Applicants
Pakistan has introduced a biometric verification requirement for Russian nationals applying for Pakistani visas, mandating that their sponsors complete a…
Finland’s Refusal of Non-Biometric Russian Passports Takes Effect
Finland has begun refusing entry to holders of non-biometric Russian passports, with the policy taking effect today. The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs…
Iran Secretly Acquired Russian FindFace Facial Recognition System, Joint Investigation Reveals
Iranian authorities secretly acquired the FindFace facial recognition system developed by Russia’s NtechLab, using Iranian intermediary companies to circumvent…
Russia Urges Citizens to Renew Passports as EU’s EES Deadline Approaches
Russian authorities are urging citizens to renew their travel documents and obtain biometric foreign passports as the European Union’s upcoming Entry/Exit…
MegaFon Expands Biometric SIM Activation Terminals for Foreign Citizens
Russian mobile operator MegaFon has announced the second phase of its rollout of biometric terminals in retail stores, aimed at supporting SIM card activation…
Russia Begins Large-Scale Border Biometric Collection for Foreigners
Russia has started a new phase of biometric data collection for foreign citizens and stateless persons crossing its borders, expanding an earlier trial into a…
Russia Proposes Using State Biometric Platform (ESIA) for Mandatory Adult Content Age Verification
Russian lawmakers are advancing a proposal to mandate identity verification for accessing all adult content online, with proponents explicitly calling for the…