Passengers traveling through Standsted Airport in the U.K. are now able to pass through autogates granted they have a new biometric e-passport. The autogates use a Full Page Scanner to validate British or European e-passports with an electronic chip.
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E-Passport Gates Open at Stansted Airport
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010The Use of Biometrics in Schools Debated
Monday, January 18th, 2010A cashless cafeteria system that employs the use of biometric technology for students to pay for their lunches is causing a debate in Yorkshire, England. Opponents of the use of biometrics in schools say the payment method could expose students to hackers and criminals.
New Biometric Passports Coming to Bucharest
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010A new biometric passport has been launched in Bucharest, Romanian. The new ID contains 50 safety elements, compared with 32 in the country’s current passports. An electronic data storage computer chip in the passport contains all the critical data existing on an e-file.
Biometric ID Cards Coming to Mexico
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009Biometric ID cards are being created for Mexico’s population to accredit and certify the identity of its 107 million citizens. The country’s ministry is also creating a registry to store all the information that will be on the card, such as finger prints, iris scans and blood type
Biometric Solutions Increases Computer Security
Friday, December 4th, 2009Biometric technology has been announced as Bentley University’s solution to boosting computer security. The new computers, which are part of a mobile computing program, will be equipped with fingerprinting technology
Biometrics To Buy Lunch?
Monday, November 9th, 2009Biometric hand-scanning devices are being installed in the cafeterias of middle and high schools in Pittsburgh, PA in order for lines to move faster. The hand-scanners are replacing ID cards as methods of payment.
Biometrics Encouraged for Australian Police Force
Thursday, October 29th, 2009An Australian ear expert claims that ear biometrics are a cost effective and alternative method to identify people. The biometric method is being compared to the accuracy of DNA as a method if ID verification.
Providing Biometric Information May Prevent ID Theft
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009A new study shows that Americans are willing to provide biometric data for identity verification with governments, financial and retail institutions. The biometric technology may prevent against ID theft.
Biometric Security Employed at London’s Olympic Park
Friday, October 16th, 2009Biometric scanners are just one of the biometric security measures being implemented at the construction site of the 2010 Olympic Village. The biometric security system is meant to protect against terrorism.
