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The EU's new passports are not expected to be issued before the end of 2005 (Photo: European Commission)

Commission defends inclusion of biometrics in EU passports

Justice and Home Affairs Commissioner Antonio Vitorino today (2 March) defended proposals to include biometric data in EU passports, as concerns were voiced over the protection of personal data and the costs involved.

The Commission last month proposed the inclusion of digital facial images and possibly fingerprints on EU passports and also suggested the creation of a register containing the fingerprints and other "relevant data" of EU passport applicants.

The EU also intends to i...

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The EU's new passports are not expected to be issued before the end of 2005 (Photo: European Commission)

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