The ID BOX includes an optical scanner, a contactless chip reader and a fingerprint sensor, along with a contact smart card reader and two SAMs (Security Access Modules), which ensure that only an ...

“Biometrics refers to a system of measurements related to human characteristics and is used as a form of ... on a physical passport as well as biometric identifiers (fingerprint, face, iris ...

The referendum came about after a broad political coalition challenged parliament’s decision to adopt the new passport – in line with the European Union – and set up a fingerprint register.