CBP fails to protect data on tens of thousands of mobile devices
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) vast fleet of government smartphones and tablets suffer from basic security failures that has…
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Genetic privacy erodes as millions of DNA profiles are entered into US database
In May 2024, researchers at Georgetown Law’s Center on Privacy & Technology released a sprawling report on how the Department…
All sides in UK digital ID debate firmly entrenched
Political leaders rise and fall, but they never really go away. Former Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair, now…
UK border control operators are ready for EES: Eurotunnel CEO
Operators of UK border controls on cross-Channel routes to the EU, including Eurotunnel, the Port of Dover and Eurostar, have…
Palantir, ICE, and the quiet expansion of a biometric dragnet
The collection and analysis of personal data have long been central to the operations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Frontex updates document fraud detection system with new technical standards
European border agency Frontex is updating the False and Authentic Documents Online (FADO) system with new technical standards aimed at…
Aviation economist warns of EES disruption as countries announce rollouts
Long wait times and traffic disruptions remain a concern, especially at airports that have to deal with more complexities. Airports…
New CBP rule paves the way for nationwide biometric exit system
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has taken a decisive step toward making facial recognition a standard part of leaving…
DHS seeks cutting-edge biometric solutions for border screening
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified biometric technologies capable…
Facial recognition moves into vehicle lanes at US borders
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is advancing its Vehicle Biometric Capability Evaluation (VBCE), pushing its facial recognition infrastructure from…
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