Andy Burnham, Minister des britischen Innenministeriums betont den Sicherheitsgewinn durch die ePässe: „“ePassports are the first step in secure biometric identity documentation. Not only will they improve the integrity and security of British passports, they will also help in the detection of forged or manipulated documents while confirming the identity of the individual. Biometric technology makes use of the unique features we all have and there is no doubt that the use of biometric information to link a person to a passport will enhance security. In step with our European partners we will also be considering the inclusion of fingerprints as well as facial data in due course. Derzeit geht man davon aus, dass ca. 40 Länder an der Umstellung auf elektronische Pässe arbeiten. www.kablenet.com