US/Canada Radio Frequency IDs Set to Go Live

A lot of outlets are covering this piece of news, Homeland Security to scan fingerprints of travelers exiting the US, but I think a far more interesting tidbit is buried deep in the story:

The DHS is also set to go-live with a trial of RF-enabled biometric identity cards on June 1, aimed at securing the border between the United States and Canada.

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As of June 1, travelers crossing the border will be asked to carry an RF-enabled card which transmits a passport photo image and information about the traveler to border control staff systems, who can then check that photograph against the physical appearance of the traveler or their vehicle.

I think this is a sign of what's to come at the border. For now, these kinds of trials will likely remain limited. Also, given recent problems with more automated verification programs, like in Manchester, these trials will almost certainly require a good deal of manual monitoring and human review for the foreseeable future.