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  • 02:25 25 Nov 2009
  • |    Copenhagen
  • 03:25 25 Nov 2009

Biometrics FAQs

Why are we introducing facial biometrics and not fingerprints/iris?

The facial biometric can be implemented with minimal change to the image capture (i.e. photo booths) and application process. The technology is eminently suitable for border control checking. It enables immigration officers to produce an image of the passport holder for checking the authenticity of the document against the person. The UKPS is still considering a secondary biometric in a later version of the passport.

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