Spanish airport operator Aena fined $11M over biometric boarding program
Spain’s data watchdog has ordered airport management firm Aena to suspend its biometric-based passenger boarding system and pay a 10…
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Zurich Airport rolls out EES biometric border control with secunet
Zurich Airport is the latest Schengen border to implement the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), launching the biometric border control…
Risks, data privacy fears as Spain pilots biometric patient ID system in two cities
A report has flagged risks and data privacy issues with a new biometric patient identification system which Spain is implementing…
Spanish law among most comprehensive for age checks, kids’ online safety
Among EU nations pursuing child online safety legislation and age verification tools, Spain has been at the forefront. It has…
Spain invests in chips and cybersecurity center, with digital identity firms involved
Spain is establishing a cybersecurity and microelectronics center as part of its digital transformation. The €19.6m ($22.4m) investment by Spain’s…
Spain’s digital wallet to be included in EU age assurance app pilot project
In tandem with enforcement action on age assurance, the European Commission is ramping up activity on the EU age verification…
Instagram to work with AI and parents on Teen Account honesty
Instagram is expanding its Teen Accounts feature, which along with facial age estimation from Yoti is among the social media…
Spain launches MiDNI national digital ID app
Spain has launched a dedicated app that will store the electronic version of the country’s national identity card DNI (Documento…
LaLiga disputes €1M fine from AEPD over stadium biometrics
Spain’s National Professional Football League, or LaLiga, is disputing a fine that was imposed by the Spanish Data Protection Agency…
Spain finishes EES upgrade at Melilla border crossing
Spain has launched an upgraded border crossing at the Melilla border with Morocco, equipped with technology needed for the upcoming…
