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Industry alliance calls for voluntary biometric travel processes

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Several aerospace and technology organizations have formed a coalition for responsible biometrics. They call for a European legal framework that enables digital travel processes while taking into account the voluntary nature, data protection and choice of passengers.

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New Travel Industry Coalition Calls for EU Digital Omnibus to Enable Secure, Seamless Biometric Journeys

Source date: 01.10.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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