Duke University instructor recommends DNA database to track unaccompanied alien children
Duke University instructor and genetics policy researcher Sara Katsanis is recommending a DNA database to keep track of unaccompanied alien…
immigration control
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Saudi Arabia requires all Visa holders to submit fingerprints and biometric data
As part of the second phase of Saudi Arabia’s initiative to collect biometric data from foreign residents, all visitors will…
Gulf countries working on developing an integrated biometric database
The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is working on an integrated biometric database that would allow the nations to share…
Biometric residence permits will now be mandatory for all first time visa applicants to UK
The UK government is making it mandatory for all first time visa applicants to the UK to apply for a…
DHS terminates biometric deportation program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced it has terminated one of its key deportation programs, that was heavily…
New automated passport control kiosks from SITA go live at New York airport
In an effort to provide a quick and smooth experience customs immigration process for passengers, 41 new Automated Passport Control…
Australia’s national security committee puts a halt to customs’ biometric collection plans
Australia’s Immigration Department wants to collect and store photographs of millions of Australian citizens under the government’s counterterrorism laws, which…
New Australian policy could allow biometric data from travelers to be shared between domestic and foreign agencies
New legislation from the Australian government aimed at tightening national security will enable customs and immigration officers to collect biometric…
Biometrics in Australia
This is a guest post by Maria Makedonas, Marketing Cooridnator for Argus Global, Sydney In Australia, the use of biometrics…
Securiport provides biometric immigration control system to reduce spread of the Ebola virus
Securiport announced it is providing advanced biometric screening technologies to aid government and health organizations in reducing the spread of…
