CBP Expands Iris Recognition Technology for Enhanced Border Security

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expanding iris recognition use, guided by Iris ID, focusing on improving border security and efficiency. Iris biometrics offer advantages in reliability and accuracy, with aims for 100% integration at checkpoints. Though more privacy-friendly than facial recognition, concerns about data misuse loom as technology adoption increases. The U.S….

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Customs and Border Protection Expands Biometric Iris Recognition Technology

Customs and Border Protection is enhancing its use of biometric iris recognition technology, aiming for nearly complete integration in apprehensions. The CBP has reported that about 69% of recent apprehensions involved iris scanning, with plans for software updates to mandate this process. Iris recognition offers advantages in stability and identification, but it also raises privacy…

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