Global Scans · Biometrics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Full Digitalization of Visa Files All visa application files, including biometric data such as fingerprints, iris scans, and facial photographs, will now be collected and stored digitally. Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP
• [New] New Zealand Privacy Commissioner Announces New Biometrics Rules: The New Zealand Privacy Commissioner has introduced a Biometric Processing Privacy Code that will create specific privacy rules for businesses and organizations using biometric technologies such as facial recognition. National Law Review
• [New] NAB's biometric security expansion is more than a response to cyber threats - it is a calculated investment in operational resilience and customer trust. Ainvest
• By 2025, biometric processing is expected to be more widespread, with many U.S. airports adopting similar systems to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Travel And Tour World
• By 2030 there will be over one billion payment transactions made using touchless biometric solutions. BiometricUpdate.com
• Expect computer vision to become a bigger part of the defensive toolkit in the coming years, especially as phishing and spam campaigns lean even harder on visual deception. Hornetsecurity - Next-Gen Microsoft 365 Security
• By 2025, over 1.4 billion people around the world are expected to use face recognition to pay. Cheqly
• The next decade might even bring even more groundbreaking tools: next-generation biometric implants, holographic game replays, AI referees, and augmented reality-enabled personalized fan experiences. Fort Worth Weekly
• By 2025, biometric identification and contactless check-ins are expected to be standard at many U.S. airports. Travel And Tour World
• On mobile alone, Juniper Research expects biometric transactions to smash the $3 trillion mark in 2025. BiometricUpdate.com
• 3.5 billion people - nearly half the planet - will join the pay-by-me club by 2030, driving $11.3 billion in revenue for biometric suppliers. BiometricUpdate.com
• While challenges such as privacy concerns, costs, and environmental factors remain, ongoing innovations and successful global implementations point to a future where biometric systems will become the standard for cities around the world. Urban Transport News
• Biometric systems are expected to grow at a CAGR of over 9.1% from 2025-2035. Market Business Insights
• A group of vulnerabilities in Broadcom chips, present in over 100 Dell business laptop models, nicknamed ReVault, allow attackers to quick bypass Windows login security, steal biometric data such as fingerprints, or install persistent malware with firmware. Boston Institute of Analytics
• In 2025, expect to see biometric authentication, advanced encryption, and AI-powered threat detection become standard across fintech platforms. Imarticus Learning
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to use eye-scanning biometric systems. Newsweek

Last updated: 14 September 2025