Genetic privacy erodes as millions of DNA profiles are entered into US database
In May 2024, researchers at Georgetown Law’s Center on Privacy & Technology released a sprawling report on how the Department…
Border and Port Security
Biometric access control systems used at airports and national or regional boundaries to track and manage the flow of humans, and the databases and documents that support them, make up border and port security. Includes national and immigration registries, ePassports and smart card systems, automated border control (ABC) kiosks, and apps for data sharing among other products and services.
All sides in UK digital ID debate firmly entrenched
Political leaders rise and fall, but they never really go away. Former Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair, now…
San Diego’s SITA upgrade, iProov stats underline US seamless travel ambitions
The U.S. Biometric Exit program graduated from a pilot program to production earlier this month with a revision to Customs…
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…
Palantir, ICE, and the quiet expansion of a biometric dragnet
The collection and analysis of personal data have long been central to the operations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Travelers leaning into biometric travel, omnichannel approach holds appeal
The travel industry should learn from the omnichannel approach of ecommerce and take advantage of travelers’ readiness to use biometrics….
EU airport disruptions caused by ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace MUSE
Europe experienced a major disruption to its airports over the weekend, after hackers attacked biometric check-in and boarding systems provided…
UK national digital identity announcement anticipated soon
The UK government is about to announce the introduction of a national digital identity scheme, possibly at the annual Labour…
Serpro to create biometric platform for Brazil’s cruise industry
Brazil’s largest state-owned IT services corporation Serpro is developing a new digital platform for the country’s cruise tourism industry, designed…
AirTera enters growing US market for flight boarding with face biometrics
U.S. aviation technology and safety company AirTera is launching a biometric screening platform for flight boarding to address the growing…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Understanding MOSIP
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection