Australia said to grant US access to Australians’ biometric data
Following biometric data sharing agreements between the US, Chile and Ecuador, the Australian government reportedly has also agreed to provide the…
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.
Senators urge DHS watchdog to probe expanding use of biometric and surveillance data by ICE, CBP
Two prominent Democratic U.S. senators have directed the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) inspector general (IG) to investigate what they…
Peripass creates biometric access, digital ID solution for North Sea Port
The North Sea Port, one of Europe’s largest seaports, is introducing a biometric-based digital identity and access control platform called…
Regula analysis highlights airport identity threats
IDV developer Regula has released the Airport Identity Risk Index 2026, which looks ahead through to 2028. The report digs…
EES rollout is a ‘mess,’ say experts as border system enters second phase
The EU’s biometric border registration scheme, the Entry-Exit System (EES), entered its second rollout phase this month, obliging countries to…
Singapore trials face biometrics for motorcyclists at Woodlands Checkpoint
Motorcyclists entering Singapore will now be able to use just their face to clear immigration. Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority…
TSA confirms passenger identity data used to support ICE enforcement
When the House Committee on Homeland Security convened this week to oversee the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), lawmakers expected…
Congress deepens investment in DHS biometrics
As lawmakers race to avert a government shutdown ahead of the January 30 funding deadline, negotiators have released the FY…
From visa runs to QR codes, Thailand’s expats face new digital reality
Thailand has long been a haven for those seeking tropical sun, beaches and a laidback lifestyle. It’s host to communities…
TSA moves to revise PreCheck biometric collection
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is moving forward with revisions to how it collects and manages identity information from air…
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