Airside, an Entrust Company, the global leader in privacy-based
digital identity, announced with the Government of Curaçao and
Vision-Box, an Amadeus company, the world's first fully operational
pre-processing biometric border crossing program.
MINNEAPOLIS, July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Airside, an Entrust Company, the global
leader in privacy-based digital identity, announced with the
Government of Curaçao and Vision-Box, an Amadeus company, the
world's first fully operational pre-processing biometric border
crossing program. Visitors to the Caribbean island can now experience a
seamless, contactless journey to their destination thanks to this
pioneering initiative, which aims to streamline and secure the
travel process by putting travelers and their data privacy at the
center of their trip. The launch coincides with Curaçao's
record-breaking tourism surge, as the island saw historic numbers
in 2023, closing the year with 1.76 million passengers.
"Most of what you do at an eGate can now be
done on your phone in just a few clicks," said Adam Tsao, Founder of Airside. "Our
privacy-first approach to digital identity management allows
travelers to accelerate their journey without risking their
personal data."
Travel Securely from Airside to Seaside
The Curaçao Express Pass program enables travelers to Curaçao to
securely share passport data with border control officials before
their trip using the Airside Digital Identity App. Upon arrival at
Curaçao International Airport (CUR), pre-processed travelers enjoy
expedited clearance through designated lanes where they simply show
their faces to process through contactless eGates, powered by
Vision-Box technology. This eliminates the need for physical
document checks and traditional border control interactions,
reducing traveler processing times by more than 50% while
maintaining the highest levels of security and accuracy.
"Trust begins with verified identity. Curaçao's innovative
approach to border management is truly impressive and Entrust is
honored to be part of this landmark program," said Tony Ball, President of Payments & Identity
at Entrust. "With the Airside mobile identity application, we're
streamlining border crossings and redefining secure, seamless
travel. This initiative marks a significant milestone in our
mission to enhance security, convenience, and trust for citizens
and visitors worldwide."
The Airside Digital Identity App leverages technology trusted by
the U.S. government and the world's largest airlines and used by
millions to save time in lines and protect data privacy. The app is
fully customized to meet Curaçao's specific requirements,
empowering travelers to initiate the verification and sharing of
their electronic travel data, including biographic and biometric
data, to the country's immigration services. All EU, UK, US, and
CAN passengers are eligible to use the Curaçao Express Pass service
in the Airside app. The app adheres to the highest data protection
and user privacy standards, ensuring that travelers remain in
control of their personal information throughout the process.
"Most of what you do at an eGate can now be done on your phone
in just a few clicks," said Adam
Tsao, Founder of Airside. "Our privacy-first approach to
digital identity management allows travelers to accelerate their
journey without risking their personal data. This aligns perfectly
with Curaçao's vision of prioritizing travelers, enhancing their
experience from the moment they arrive, and extending their
vacation time."
Tourism is a crucial driver of Curaçao's economy, and the new
border crossing system is expected to significantly improve the
island's ability to welcome visitors efficiently and securely. In
2023, Curaçao witnessed 582,409 stayover visitors, resulting in an
estimated economic impact of $1.4
billion. The Curaçaoan government expects to extend this
solution to departures from the island starting in late 2024.
"This solution realizes an important component in our vision to
create contactless border crossing, as it is essential that we
adopt innovative solutions that increase our efficiency and
effectiveness as border control officers," said Shalten Hato,
Minister of Justice. "Our partnership with Airside will not only
enhance the traveler experience but also bolster our national
security. We look forward to welcoming visitors to Curaçao with
this cutting-edge, user-friendly system."
A Future of Seamless Travel
Entrust's acquisition of Onfido in April
2024, which included Airside, has positioned it at the
forefront of seamless travel solutions. Combining Airside's proven
expertise in digital identity verification and sharing with
Entrust's extensive capabilities in secure credential issuance and
authentication, the company is poised to drive the global adoption
of secure, contactless border control systems.
About Entrust
Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling strong
identities, secure payments, and protected data. We offer an
unmatched breadth of solutions that are critical to the future of
secure enterprises, governments, the people they serve, and the
data and transactions associated with them. With our experts
serving customers in more than 150 countries and a network of
global partners, it's no wonder the world's most trusted
organizations trust us. For more information, visit
www.entrust.com.
About Airside
Airside, an Entrust Company, provides instant identity proofing
– and sharing – that is fast, private, and simple. The patented,
decentralized technology allows people to securely
verify and store their mobile, digital ID on their phone and share
it with control of their data. Learn more at airsidemobile.com or
connect with Airside on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and
YouTube.
For more information contact:
Alison Sural
Senior Director, Communications
+1 202.264.9224
alison.sural@airsidemobile.com
www.airsidemobile.com
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