DHS Proposes Sweeping Expansion of Biometric Data Collection Nov 4, 2025 | 12:57 pm The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wants to collect biometric data from everyone involved in an immigration or visa process, including U.S. citizens and children under the age of 14, under a new rule proposed Monday. […]
Senators Demand Probe into TSA’s Expanding Facial Recognition Program Nov 26, 2024 | 10:57 am A bipartisan group of 12 senators is calling on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) internal watchdog to investigate the collection of biometric data from airport-based facial recognition technology, citing privacy concerns. […]
DHS Eyes Cloud Overhaul for Massive Biometric Identity System Oct 21, 2024 | 2:02 pm The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to transition one of the world’s largest biometric identity management systems to a cloud-based architecture and is requesting information from vendors about their biometric data capabilities. […]
Pentagon Failing in Biometric Control Security, IG Finds Nov 21, 2023 | 1:59 pm A recently released report from the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) finds that DoD doesn’t have enough accountability over devices that collect biometric data. […]
CBP Embraces Biometric, Cloud Tech in Vetting Travelers Aug 12, 2019 | 10:39 am U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking to both expand facial recognition capabilities in its vetting of international travelers and migrate its traveler-processing technology to the cloud, according to an Aug. 8 CBP solicitation. […]