Global Scans · Biometrics · Weekly Summary

• [New] The UK will follow suit - by the end of 2026, over 10% of the working age population in London will have paid for something via biometric method. The Form Playbook
• [New] The Truman National Security Project framed that concern in national security terms, warning that continuous biometric monitoring could undermine rather than enhance public safety. BiometricUpdate.com
• [New] Whether because of lax security, the exploitation of software vulnerabilities, or a programming error, DHS has consistently suffered data breaches that have exposed millions of people's sensitive data - including biometric data. EPIC - Electronic Privacy Information Center
• [New] Like China, USCIS now plans to collect vast amounts of biometric data across various modalities (e.g. DNA, iris, and voice) from people with no connection to any crime. EPIC - Electronic Privacy Information Center
• [New] AI tools used for medical triage, biometric identification, or patient diagnostics will be subject to the highest level of regulatory scrutiny in Canada, requiring developers to provide extensive documentation on bias mitigation and algorithmic validity. AI Healthcare Compliance
• [New] In-store, biometric and contactless experiences will continue to streamline checkout; online, one-click payments will be powered by the global rollout of tokenization, which replaces static card details with secure tokens. Financial IT
• [New] BizTech Foundation Insight: As digital identities become more central to online and physical access, emerging biometric security systems are setting new standards for reliability and fraud prevention-helping organizations protect users and assets in an increasingly hostile threat landscape. BizTech Foundation
• [New] By embracing biometric entry and AI surveillance technologies, event organizers in 2026 have an unprecedented opportunity to elevate security and efficiency together. Ticket Fairy
• [New] By 2026, the Middle East will feature pervasive AI-driven personalization, seamless biometric identity controls and crypto/blockchain - based payment or loyalty systems, fundamentally reshaping both traveler experience and operational models. PhocusWire
• [New] Platforms like X or LinkedIn will start charging for Biometric Verification to prove you are human. Medium
• [New] One of the most significant trends in 2026 will be the integration of biometric identification systems across major U.S. airports. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Dubai International Airport will extend its biometric Red Carpet Corridor service to arriving passengers at Terminal 3 during January. Dubai.News
• 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
• Rising cyber threats, government mandates, and the widespread integration of biometric sensors into consumer electronics are collectively reshaping the global authentication landscape. openpr
• Asia Pacific is projected to register the fastest CAGR owing to large-scale government-backed biometric programs. openpr
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 18 January 2026