Electronic Passport: Portugal - Security with no compromise
Electronic Passport: Portugal - Security with no compromise
2 PagesFINANCIAL SERVICES & RETAIL ENTERPRISE INTERNET CONTENT PROVIDERS PUBLIC SECTOR & TRANSPORT>CASE STUDY TELECOMMUNICATIONS Electronic Passport Portugal - Security with no compromise> The context In 2005, in a move to prevent document forgery and enhance security, the Portuguese government announced that a national electronic passport with biometric data was to be introduced by the summer 2006. The Portuguese authorities needed to move forward with the electronic passport in order to comply with ICAO international standards and EU regulatory framework. > The challenges As a member of the 27 countries participating in the Visa Waiver program, Portugal had to meet the requirements of the program in order to eliminate the need for a visa for Portuguese passport holders entering the USA.
