SecureIDNews | Experts expect more biometric checks at airports

Friday, July 23, 2010

In a recent webinar hosted by transportation and defense industry consultant firm IHS Jane, experts weighed in on biometric usage specific to border control applications, what can be expected as a next step and what it means for travelers, according to a Transitional article.

Among the most prevalent expectations is the convergence of biometric data found on passports and other travel documents with airline passenger data so that government agencies overseeing safety in airports are able to do their own risk assessments.

Such a program would enable the agencies to provide automated border control within their airports. However, the same experts are seeing the interest in automating areas of the airports resulting in a trend of finding more areas that biometrics can be applied such as programs for frequent flyers benefits such as lounge access, bag drop off and when boarding a plane.

A survey from Sita points to 20% of the 129 airlines surveyed investing in biometric.

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Experts expect biometric data to help strengthen terrorist watch lists

Security experts have said that the terrorist watch lists than many countries depend on to keep their borders and air travel safe is an imperfect tool prone to mistakes due to something as simple as spelling errors and incorrect or incomplete data from uncooperative countries, according to a Journal Gazette article.

New Zealand implements biometric checks at ports of entry

New Zealand, in conjunction with the Australian government, has begun utilizing fingerprint biometric checks of immigrants entering the country in an effort to improve border security and curb identity fraud, according to a TVNZ article.

Spain airports implement a multi-biometric solution

Airports in Barcelona and Madrid in Spain have installed self-service kiosks available for use by holders of Spanish citizen ID cards or European Community electronic passports, according to a Pro Security Zone article.

Two airports testing privately-run biometric security checks

Following the closing down of companies trying to operate privately-run biometric security checkpoints in airports designed to increase the speed and ease with which regular travelers move through the airport, two airports are expecting new and similar programs, according to a New York Times article.

HRS to showcase technology at counter terror expo

Human Recognition Systems (HRS), a developer of biometric and other identity management solutions, has announced they will be showcasing some of their iris and biometric on the move technology at the Counter Terror Expo at London’s Olympia on April 14 and 15.

Bone biometrics holds potential for new security systems

Skeletal scanning technology developed at Wright State University could hold potential as a new biometric mode particularly effective in weeding out people of interest from crowds, according to an Ubergizmo article.

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