U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement began using an information-sharing program with all Arizona counties that uses biometrics to identify both lawful and unlawful aliens present in the United States who are taken into custody for a crime.
ID News Archive for October, 2010
Arizona counties share biometric data for law enforcement
Friday, October 29th, 2010Global smartcard market to hit $26.9 billion by 2015, study says
Friday, October 29th, 2010
Spurred by enterprise and government adoption, the global smartcard market is expected to reach $26.9 billion by 2015, according to a new study by Global Industry Analysts.
Boston expands transit smartcard system
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority recently announced it has extended its smartcard fare collection system, known as CharlieCards, to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority.
Indian smartcard health scheme not reaching the needy
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
A smartcard system designed to help Indian residents living below the poverty line pay for healthcare services has not been rolled out as quickly as planned, the Times of India recently reported.
Caribbean leads world in biometric border control
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
Countries in the Caribbean have the most complete biometric passport system in the world, according to a biometrics specialist.
U.S. travelers have trouble using credit cards overseas
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
Many U.S. travelers are finding it difficult to use their magnetic stripe credits cards in European countries, where chip-and-PIN smartcards are quickly becoming the norm, according to a recent Contra Costa Times report.
India to issue biometric smartcards to rural workers
Monday, October 25th, 2010
Members of the Indian government recently met with prospective bidders to discuss implementing a biometric smartcard system to improve the living conditions of people living in rural areas of the country, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Canadian city goes green with smartcard transit payments
Friday, October 22nd, 2010
The Regina Transit in Regina, Saskatchewan recently launched its new smartcard-based fare payment system with which the agency plans to reduce the amount of waste produced by paper tickets, according to Global TV BC.
Syndey council calls smartcard car-share program a success
Friday, October 22nd, 2010
The Sydney Council has deemed successful a trial car-share program that uses electronic smartcard keys, and it is looking to extend the program to residential and commercial developments, Sydney Central recently reported.
Danish city launches smartcards for school children
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
The Danish city of Aarhus has introduced a new contactless payment card for school children to make purchases throughout the city, Finextra recently reported.
