Some people will say it's for biometric security.

An increasing number of States plan to incorporate biometric measures into newly issued passports, both to improve the security of travel documents and to comply with the planned introduction of biometric identifiers as a precondition for facilitated or visa free travel in the future.

ICAO has discussed biometric standards for travel documents.

Here's a biometric device a pair of Apple Earbuds.

Biometric systems allow the electronic integration of unique personal biodata into travel documentation as an enhanced security and identification measure which can be checked at immigration control points.

OSCE works to implement its Maastricht decision on upgrading travel documents security through promoting ICAO security standards for the handling and issuance of passports, upgrading to machine readable travel documents and introducing into them biometric identifiers.

Over 30 States have already begun to incorporate biometric identifiers in their travel documents.

ICAO reported substantial progress in developing and implementing measures to enhance the security of travel documents. These included revised specifications for machine readable visas, that is, an updated ICAO blueprint for biometric identification in travel documents.

This kind of sensor is in the hit biometric device among early adopters at the moment the Fitbit.

Some States have also begun collecting biometric information and personal data on not just suspected terrorists, but all foreign visitors.

The three main biometric identifiers under appraisal for incorporation into passports are facial recognition, fingerprinting and iris scanning (see www.icao.int mrtd biometrics intro.cfm).

In a spirit of complementarity, IOM workshops would address migration and health, irregular migration, biometric identification systems, and working with media to counter trafficking.

By the end of 2005, 30 more country operations are scheduled to receive proGres, which will include a biometric capability to supplement digital photographs where necessary.

Biometrics can enter into this area of activity, if collection or reading of biometric data is assessed as a useful feature for a particular country's border system.

In the past three years, security standards at European ports and airports have been strengthened, biometric passports have been introduced, and terrorist financing targeted. More than 2,000 terrorism suspects and those suspected of other major forms of crime have been arrested and extradited on the basis of a European Arrest Warrant.

Common elements include references to electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, biometric and photonic technology, and references to the form in which information can be transmitted or stored (e.g. using telecommunications technology).

Now, we know some of the technological facts that are driving this change in our lifestyle the uptake and diffusion of mobile devices, the exponential improvement in data storage and data processing, and the remarkable improvement in human biometric sensors.

Real security, security checks, security watch, security clearance.

The section is, thus, responsible for maritime security, aviation security, physical security, personnel security, IT security, emergency management, threat assessments and a newly established situation centre.

The concept of security includes both State security and the security of the individual.

Security of refugee settlements and staff security

While any scheme is vulnerable to insecure issuance systems, and although it may take time to phase out old style travel documents, adherence by States to internationally agreed specifications, such as those that the International Civil Aviation Organization is currently drawing up, will ensure that the maximum benefit flows from the use of biometric technology against those it seeks to target, including those on the Consolidated List.

Status of implementation of security strengthening security projects

This includes the application of security technologies, security policies, regulations, standards and information security education and training.

It is time to see global security as common security.

To train national security force officers in specialized security areas

Security in the International Security Assistance Force area of operations

Security outside the International Security Assistance Force area of operations

State Security is nominally responsible for politically based security issues.

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The Institute research programme comprises three areas global security and disarmament, regional security and disarmament, and human security and disarmament.

There is a much broader security issue, relating to environmental security.

(iii) Security Council parliamentary documentation women and peace and security (2)

Promoting peace and security humanitarian activities relevant to the Security Council.

1. Reaffirms that security in the Mediterranean is closely linked to European security as well as to international peace and security

1. Reaffirms that security in the Mediterranean is closely linked to European security as well as to international peace and security

Together with the National Security Council and its Coordinating Group, the Office of National Security meets regularly to address security issues.

These include the participation of non United Nations entities in the Organization's security management system information technology security risk management development safety lessons learned minimum operating security standards concepts of security operations, including reviews of security phases critical incident stress management and training.

For some, international security involves a mainly strategic and military approach for others, international security has essential socio economic components and for still others, security includes the new concept of human security.

Prioritizing human security does not mean neglecting national sovereignty or State security.

Ensuring peace and security is the primary responsibility of the Security Council.