Biometrics Institute calls for collaboration between border agencies and aviation industry
The Biometrics Institute is advocating for tighter collaboration between border agencies and the aviation industry to promote safer air travel. This…
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Somaliland set to replace handwritten passports with electronic documents in 2014
The Republic of Somaliland says it’s set to replace its handwritten passports with new electronic documents as soon as early…
Lumidigm to provide fingerprint sensors for Senegal visa enrollment stations
Lumidigm has announced that it will provide fingerprint sensors for Senegalese biometric visa enrollment stations. Specifically, the stations, made by Zetes,…
Gemalto, Morpho, Oberthur, G&D dominating e-passport market: research
The global market for e-passports is set to grow at a CAGR of 32.5% over the period of 2012-2016, according…
Indra boasts biometric capture briefcase for Maltese visas
Indra Sistemas SA has made a system for capturing biometric information for Maltese embassies and consulates that’s mounted in a briefcase….
Philippine ePassports soon to include iris scans
The Philippine government is planning to introduce iris scans as a part of its e-passport program. According to a report…
Morpho deploys biometric e-Gates in New Zealand
Since Morpho introduced its SmartGate technology in New Zealand, 6 million people have used it to pass through customs. Morpho has…
TSA expands biometric security screening, anticipates spike in membership
The TSA is expanding TSA Pre, its biometric expedited screening program and the administration is expecting a surge in membership. The…
European Data Protection Supervisor questions biometric entry/exit system proposal
The European Data Protection Supervisor has just published a scathing response to a proposed biometrics entry and exit system for travellers…
First Libyan biometric passport to be issued by the end of the month
If all stakeholders stick to their agreed-upon timelines, Libya’s first biometric passport should be issued by the end of July….
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