FRA - European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
FRA - European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
03/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/19/2026 03:50
Fundamental rights training at Brussels airport on the use of biometrics
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19 March 2026
Fundamental rights training at Brussels airport on the use of biometrics
FRA delivered training on fundamental rights and the use of biometrics at a Frontex organised event at Brussels Airport on vulnerabilities in automated border crossings. Participants included representatives from EU Member States and Schengen-associated countries.
The training involved practical testing of automated border gates and self-service systems, set up in preparation for the Entry/Exit System (EES) becoming fully operational in April 2026.
FRA underlined the need to operate the system in a fundamental-rights-compliant manner, emphasising human dignity, data protection and privacy, and the best interests of the child.
The training ran from 11 to 12 March.
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