Popular trends in biometrics: a recap of the week’s top reports
Here’s a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Facial recognition Facial…
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UN calls for expanded use of advance passenger information to prevent foreign terrorists from travelling
UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) has called for expanding the use of advance passenger information (API) to prevent foreign…
Chinese railway station to pilot facial recognition system
A major railway station in southern China will begin testing a new facial recognition system later this month as part…
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IBIA says PreCheck travel program should rely on biometrics, not biographical data
The International Biometrics & Identification Association (IBIA) has spoken out against the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) decision to exclusively use…
Secret police bill passes in Canada
Last week, Canada’s anti-terror bill was passed by Parliament with bipartisan Conservative and Liberal support. Bill C-51 was originally introduced…
BORDERPOL International Security Meeting: Curtailing Terrorist Travel
September 9-11, 2015 Dupont Circle Hotel, Washington D.C BORDERPOL International Security Meeting: Curtailing Terrorist Travel Borderpol’s purpose is to support…
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…
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…
