Immigration News - Business travel, Global mobility, European Union European Union | European Commission launches shared biometric matching service Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) May 20, 2025 The European Commission announced the launch of a shared biometric matching service capable of performing fingerprint matching and enabling facial recognition. Key Points: The shared biometric matching service is part of the interoperability framework, which enables large-scale information systems across the EU to work together for enhanced border security and management. The service will contain approximately 400 million biometric templates and improve the precision of identifying and verifying individuals. The system is designed to guarantee data security through secure storage and regulated access controls. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2025 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.