Projects' results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:
- Improved capabilities to validate breeder and identity documents as well as ICAO Type 1 and Type 2 digitalised travel documents;
- Improved compatibility among tools for verification of travel documents and identity, while guaranteeing not sharing (beyond what's strictly necessary) or compromising personal data;
- Enhanced integration with EU current or planned architecture(s) for digital identity frameworks;
- Contribute to capabilities that strengthen the Schengen area, by providing security at its external borders that also reassure on maintaining the free movement within its borders.
Authentication of documents is relevant for border management, immigration or visa applications. Furthermore, it could also be relevant to combat other illicit activities, such as financial fraud. Facilitation of travel across external EU borders went and is further going through remarkable developments thanks to subsequent technological generations, and updated procedures and regulatory frameworks. From automated border control gates to "no-gate" solutions, and to "seamless travel"; from secure documents, to digitalised travel documents, and to "dematerialised travel documents" and "digital wallets". All to ease border crossing for travellers, while maintaining border security against illicit or irregular crossings and protecting fundamental rights. This topic aims at exploring and developing enhanced
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