New ‘Global’ Trusted Traveler Concept Could Increase Efficiency, but Raises Questions on Technology and Sovereignty
At the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, last month Accenture, in collaboration with the WEF, the Canadian and Dutch governments and other stakeholder groups introduced The Known Traveller Digital Identity (KTDI). KTDI “aims to build an encrypted, biometrically-protected profile that air travellers can show at border checks to demonstrate that they are a low risk […]
Biometrics for Government & Law Enforcement Conference Gathers Stakeholders from Around the World to Discuss Best Practices
The Biometrics for Government and Law Enforcement Conference was held from July 26th -28th, 2017, just outside Washington D.C. The Conference is held every few months in DC and other parts of the country. This particular 3-day event included the perspective of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), while also focusing more closely on the […]
Andrew Farrelly Discusses Biometric Screening at Airport Checkpoints with The Voyage Report
Over the past year there has been an expanded use of biometric passenger screening tools by private airlines, airports, and Department of Homeland Security agencies aimed at making the air travel process more secure and efficient. One of the latest is an effort by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to evaluate the use fingerprint scanners […]