CBP One app deployed for asylum seekers, biometric surveillance concerns raised
The Biden Administration has “quietly” expanded the use of the CBP One mobile app, which uses face biometrics to confirm…
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ICE deploys mobile face biometrics to remotely monitor registered migrants
A pair of recently deployed facial recognition systems are helping the U.S. government monitor migrants and other foreign nationals crossing…
Biometric boarding, screening and ID arrive at airports in South Korea, Guyana, US, and France
Several institutions and companies around the world have unveiled new biometric solutions this week to facilitate the return to air…
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially withdrawn its proposal to drastically expand biometrics collection from immigrants and others,…
Homeland Security cheers its emerging digital ID privacy technology — an online portal
The mobile portal launched in February by the Department of Homeland Security for travelers will protect the privacy and digital…
ACLU suit seeks the release of Clearview AI face biometrics data by ICE and CBP
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is seeking legal action to compel U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and…
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…
