Monthly Archives: March 2020
Uzbekistan and Japans visa-free regime extended
Uzbekistan has implemented a 90-day visa-free regime for Japanese citizens.
Local news agency Trend reports the rule took effect on 1 March.
According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry...
Georgians, Armenians can cross border with ID card
Georgian and Armenian citizens can soon cross the border between the two countries with ID cards.
Currently, it is only possible to cross the border...
Saudi Arabia bans tourist visas over C-19
Saudi Arabia is implementing a temporary travel ban on foreign nationals with pilgrimage and tourist visas as a safety measure to prevent the spread...
ICAO takes steps to strengthen border security
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has issued an online “master list” of biometric passport authentication certificates.
Biometric Update reports the list – prepared in...
Three new polymer Scottish £20 banknotes
Three new polymer £20 banknotes have been released into circulation throughout Scotland.
Coin Week reports Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank notes went into circulation...
Egypt extends permitted tourist stays
Egypt has extended the period of permitted stay for tourists, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced during a cabinet meeting.
Egypt Independent reports the decision allows...
Nigerian banks launch facial biometrics
Two African banks are launching authentication with facial biometrics for financial services.
Nariametrics reports Access Bank in Nigeria is introducing a new facial biometric payment...
Part 1: Social impacts of biometrics
An introduction to the social implications of biometrics
Imagine if you will, a spectrum of all of the security technologies which are out there. This...
Trinidad’s and Tobago’s banknotes
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has unveiled draft designs for their new set of updated polymer banknotes, Coin Update reports.
The revised new...
Snapchat brings £20 note to life
Bank of England has partnered with multimedia messaging app Snapchat to launch a magical augmented reality (AR) filter that brings the new £20 note...
Optimizing Serialization: Part 5
This series about serial number optimization has covered letterpress, ink properties, font design, and position dependence. Two deficiencies of the position dependence concepts as...
Covestro unveils polymeric substrate for security printing
Covestro made the following announcement on November 29, 2024.
Covestro is excited to introduce CERTEVO, an innovative polymeric printing substrate. It is designed for advanced...
Argentina Releases a New 20,000-Pesos Banknote
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) put a new $20,000 banknote into circulation on November 13, 2024. Argentina’s ongoing high inflation rate...
Will Government Agencies Embrace the Zero Trust Framework?
Biometric Update recently reported that “Data is the new security perimeter. That notion is the foundation of a new document from the U.S. executive...
Bosnia & Herzegovina Banknotes to be Removed from Circulation
All Bosnia and Herzegovina banknotes dated before 2012 will cease to be legal tender effective January 1, 2025. After this date, the banknotes can...
