ICAO Working Group opens RFI on expanding biometric passports’ use

The ICAO New Technologies Working Group (NTWG) has opened a request for information to learn more about improving the security of digital machine-readable passports, leveraging current technologies, and exploring future forms of eMRTDs.

The working group develops strategy, specifications, and guidance in regards to the development, manufacturing, testing, and deployment of interoperable machine-readable travel documents (MRTDs), like biometric passports, as well as traveler data sharing for identity verification and border control.

The group identifies security improvements like encryption and construction …

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