DHS abandons proposed expansion of immigration biometrics collection
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially withdrawn its proposal to drastically expand biometrics collection from immigrants and others,…
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CBP biometric facial comparison boosts fast, secure processing at US border entries
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expanding use of its biometric facial comparison Simplified Arrival screening process. While…
Thales rolls out airport biometrics in Spain, SITA wins touchless makeover contract for Sydney
Thales has partnered with European digital services leader Inetum to provide more than 45 biometric Automatic Border Control (ABC) gates…
Airports in US, India, Taiwan launching biometrics for contactless passenger processing
New airport biometric systems are being implemented as passengers return to air travel, with several announcements have come from airports…
CBP biometrics reach Hidalgo Port of Entry as critics take aim at new proposed DHS border rules
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended its face biometrics for Simplified Arrival to the international bridges of the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas…
JetBlue’s biometric boarding paused by pandemic, CBP border implementations continue
The majority of biometric boarding operations by JetBlue have been paused due to the additional complications posed by COVID-19, but…
CBP face biometrics catch two imposters at airports in Canada
A pair of imposters have been detected by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) face biometric technology at Preclearance…
CBP built out more face biometrics capabilities during COVID doldrums of 2020
At least 23 million international and U.S. travelers found themselves in the Customs and Border Protection agency’s facial recognition system…
Airport biometrics growth continues and recommended to restore passenger confidence
Plans to restore air travel passenger confidence and to improve safety with biometrics have resulted in more deployments of facial…
Face biometrics roll out for retail, airports and edge as players work to refine the technology
Facial recognition is the common theme of the week’s top digital identity news with retail applications, new edge servers, and…
