ICE awards $63M biometrics and IdM contract for international student program
Dev Technology Group has been awarded a five-year contract valued at $63 million by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security‘s…
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.
Biometric seamless travel system from Face4 and Entrust tested by Canadian govt
The Government of Canada has selected and successfully tested a seamless travel solution utilizing facial recognition from Ottawa-based Face4 Systems….
IATA One ID biometrics trial cuts airport processing times by 40%
The pilot of digital identity and face biometrics for airport clearance based on IATA’s One ID in Asia slashed processing…
Poland introducing biometric visa appointments to prevent scalpers
Poland is planning to introduce biometric registration for visa applications to prevent intermediaries from exploiting the country’s visa appointment booking…
Thailand biometric immigration clearance system needs capacity upgrade
The Immigration Bureau of Thailand has told lawmakers that it is currently working to increase the database capacity of its…
As air travel security expands, so do privacy concerns
As the United States prepares to host a series of major global events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and…
Poor biometrics options, understanding of DNA hindering UK refugee reunification
Officials with the UK Home Office responsible for decisions on refugee family reunification are struggling to understand key points about…
Can biometric ‘humanitarian’ passports protect dissidents from authoritarian regimes?
Authoritarian regimes have been leveraging their power over passports to control dissidents for decades: Canceling a passport or revoking citizenship…
Biometric e-gates speeding up border processing around the world
Face biometrics is a fast-growing trend for border control and travel. The past year saw increasing implementation of biometrics for…
Spain finishes EES upgrade at Melilla border crossing
Spain has launched an upgraded border crossing at the Melilla border with Morocco, equipped with technology needed for the upcoming…
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