Estonia, Luxembourg, Czechia expecting full EES launch this weekend
Europe is preparing for the rollout of the biometric-based Entry-Exit System (EES) this Sunday, October 12th. On Tuesday, the EES–ETIAS…
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Canadian airports, airline council wants national biometrics policy
Nearly 70 percent of travelers would consider using a biometric gateway, according to recent research. This type of support is…
Czech parliamentary elections hit by digital ID app failure
The head of the Czech agency in charge of the country’s national digital identity says he would offer his resignation…
Hong Kong to increase the number of facial recognition cameras
Hong Kong is following in the footsteps of Mainland China by introducing facial recognition to its rising number of CCTV…
Russia’s state-backed WeChat copy launches digital ID
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Digital rights groups urge EU to implement AI Act according to schedule
A group of 31 digital rights organizations have urged the European Commission to ensure that the AI Act is implemented…
Apple adding US passports to Wallet app
Apple is planning to include U.S. passports in its iPhone Wallet app later this year, the company has announced. “Digital…
UK border control operators are ready for EES: Eurotunnel CEO
Operators of UK border controls on cross-Channel routes to the EU, including Eurotunnel, the Port of Dover and Eurostar, have…
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