U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has introduced a bill to aid in gaining operational control over the borders of the United States and to strengthen interior immigration laws. This bill will require the Department of Homeland Security to capture biometric data on all foreign nationals legally entering and leaving our borders and identify, track, detain and remove those whose overstay their visas. The bill also mandates an electronic employment verification system to identify unauthorized workers through data-sharing between federal and state agencies. ![[end]](/resources/bullet/archive-4.gif)
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Turkcell, Turkey’s largest mobile operator, has announced the launch of a SIM-based NFC road toll payment application on the Turkcell T11 smart phone. Developed in collaboration with Bank Asya, the app allows users to migrate their plastic KGS toll payment cards onto their T11 smart phone to pay for fares when crossing bridges and freeway turnpikes. read more »The UK Border Agency has announced intentions to require applicants applying for six-month stays from outside the European Economic Area to use biometric residency permits starting at the end of February 2012, according to an HR Magazine article. read more »Digital security provider Gemalto has launched Dexxis EMV instant issuance card product, designed to streamline and speed up banks’ migration to EMV by bringing card issuance processes in-house. read more »Precise Biometrics has developed a new line of “smart cases” for brands of tablets and smart phones to be released in 2012 and 2013. The new smart cases have built-in card reader and fingerprint sensor enabling users to both secure their devices as well as replace various password-based security for protected online sites and applications. read more »Kirk, congressmen submit bill A new bill submitted to Congress proposes smart card IDs for Medicare recipients and providers. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Reps. Jim Gerlach (R-Pa) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) are the primary sponsors of the proposed legislation. read more »A pilot program is in the works to replace the New York City MetroCard with a chip-enabled smart card, according to the New York Times. read more » |
