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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.

 

University study shows Australians willing to sacrifice privacy for security

University of South Australia has released the results of two surveys which explore Australians’ attitudes towards security and privacy in…

 

Most popular biometrics news reports for week ending May 2

Here’s a recap of most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Synaptics confirms fingerprint sensor…

 

SIBA founder urges DHS to implement biometric border exit in Senate testimony and roundtable

Secure Identity & Biometrics Association founder Janice Kephart is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to promptly deploy a…

 

Curacao and St Maarten look to deploy automated border crossing technology at ports of entry

The Caribbean islands of Curacao and St Maarten are looking to deploy automated border crossing (ABC) technology at their ports…

 

San Francisco airport installs Innovative Travel Solutions’ APC kiosks in customs area

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has installed 40 new automated passport control kiosks, developed by Innovative Travel Solutions, to…

 

Biometrics Institute warns Australian government about collecting biometrics from children

The Biometrics Institute has issued a warning to the Australian government that they must take extra precaution when using children’s…

 

Australia’s border security agency to install facial recognition terminals in airports

Australia’s Customs and Border Protection will roll out 92 Vision-Box facial recognition terminals in international airports throughout the country, according…

 

Inaugural INTERPOL World 2015 met with success

The inaugural INTERPOL World 2015, held April 14 to 16, was hugely successful, drawing 7,807 government leaders as well as…

 

RCOA express concerns about Australian biometrics bill

The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA), the national organization for refugees, asylum seekers and the organisations and individuals who work…

 

Law Council of Australia expresses concerns about national biometrics bill

The Law Council of Australia has recommended that a new bill that will allow the immigration department to collect biometric…

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