Trump’s firing of FTC members puts US-EU data transfers at risks, legal experts say
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission may jeopardize trans-Atlantic personal data transfers,…
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.
IATA advocates for rapid adoption of digital identity by air travel industry, governments
The air travel industry is always seeking more efficiency, and the case of digital identity at airports is a prime…
UK citizens told to prepare for October launch of EES
UK citizens have been advised to expect the introduction of the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) in October 2025. However, the…
Malaysia plans to expand use of QR codes for immigration clearance
There is a plan by the Malaysian government to expand the use of the Immigration Department’s QR code clearance system…
Face biometrics from iProov used in UK trials of security at maritime ports
A notice from iProov says that the company, between December 2024 and February 2025, participated in UK Home Office research…
DHS replaces CBP One app with CBP Home; Amends regs for alien fingerprinting
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week announced the release of the CBP Home app, which basically is a…
Vision-Box wins Portuguese tender, Collins Aerospace makes deal with Manila airport
Biometric travel technology continues expanding alongside the travel boom with Vision-Box, Collins Aerospace and SITA speeding up traveler processing and…
‘This is now, it’s not tomorrow’: with biometrics, future of seamless travel has arrived
The air travel industry has bounced back from the challenges of the pandemic, with significant reinvestment in aircraft, equipment and…
EU Council sets out ‘progressive launch’ of landmark EES biometric border management system
The EU Council has set out its approach in launching a new digital border management system, an automated system first…
Limited use of mobile biometrics, data analysis weakens immigration enforcement, US lawmakers told
At a recent House subcommittee hearing, experts and former U.S. homeland security officials testifying on the evolving role of technology…
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