Global Scans · Biometrics · Weekly Summary

• [New] With strong growth opportunities across payments, government applications, and smart infrastructure, biometric sensors are set to play a pivotal role in enabling secure, seamless, and contactless interactions worldwide. openpr
• [New] Rising cyber threats, government mandates, and the widespread integration of biometric sensors into consumer electronics are collectively reshaping the global authentication landscape. openpr
• [New] Asia Pacific is projected to register the fastest CAGR owing to large-scale government-backed biometric programs. openpr
• [New] By 2026, U.S. airports will be transformed through the adoption of new technologies such as biometric verification, AI, and robotics. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Biometric boarding gates will be rolled out, allowing airlines like Air Canada to implement facial recognition technology for faster and more efficient boarding processes. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The Department of Homeland Security is proposing a sweeping expansion of how biometric data is collected and used in immigration cases, a move that could require some U.S. citizens, children, and family sponsors to submit biometric information for the first time. Yahoo News
• [New] Travelers will be required to comply with the biometric registration process when entering countries such as Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Travel And Tour World
• [New] For UK residents heading to European countries, 2026 will bring the introduction of biometric checks under the new Entry Exit System. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The UK has an opportunity to set a global benchmark by combining robust data protection frameworks with practical guidance for responsible biometric use. Startups Magazine
• [New] In 2026, widespread biometric adoption increases user confidence, reduces fraud risk, and provides a frictionless experience, allowing consumers to securely access accounts and perform transactions quickly without relying on traditional passwords or PIN codes. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• [New] In Texas, the Responsible AI Governance Act will prohibit artificial intelligence systems from producing sexually explicit content or child pornography, obtaining biometric data without consent, or manipulating human behaviour to incite or encourage self-harm. Yahoo News
• [New] Canada Border Services Agency has been progressively rolling out biometric facial recognition and digital identity systems that will significantly reduce wait times and make entry procedures faster and more secure. / Canada Travel And Tour World
• [New] Travelers from both Mexico and Canada will experience more complex entry procedures, such as higher visa application fees, mandatory disclosures of social media and email histories, and the introduction of biometric verification measures. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Security and privacy teams should assess how stronger SIM issuance controls may reduce SIM-swap risk, while also increasing biometric data handling obligations and creating new attack surfaces around liveness checks, identity proofing vendors, and retention policies. / South Korea Digital Forensics Magazine
• [New] In 2026, life sciences companies will increasingly harness large-scale health, genetic, and biometric datasets to power AI-driven drug discovery and personalized care. Morrison Foerster
• [New] Visa sections will pilot biometric kiosks to shorten wait times and feed data into the EU Entry / Exit System. VisaHQ
• [New] As more AG offices gain familiarity with wielding their enforcement authority biometric privacy laws, it is possible that 2026 could see increased government enforcement of existing biometric privacy laws, even without any additional legislation. National Law Review
• [New] YouTube and LinkedIn will likely split feeds into verified human (requires ID + biometric scan) and synthetic / unverified. Growth Memo
• [New] Data privacy weaknesses heighten the risk, as several Israeli and Indian platforms route biometric information to remote servers outside the region potentially placing Caribbean citizens' identities in jurisdictions with weak or unclear privacy protections. St Vincent Times
• [New] In-store checkout may become more seamless through biometric verification, while one-click online payments could be widely available by 2030, aided by global tokenization that reduces manual entry and static passwords. Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH

Last updated: 11 January 2026