Limitations on biometric data use curb Swedish efforts to stop identity-related crime

Swedish government agencies are facing legal barriers related to biometric data as well as a lack of skills and technical resources to prevent crimes related to identity – including benefit fraud and giving out residence permits to migrants who may not be entitled to one.

The conclusion was reached by the Swedish National Audit Office (NAO) after examining the work of multiple government agencies in areas such as border controls, population registration and applications for residence permits and citizenship. The …

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