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METICOS: Enhancing smart border control with big data and innovative modelling

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30 April 2025

METICOS: Enhancing smart border control with big data and innovative modelling

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The European Commission emphasises the METICOS project, aiming to enhance acceptance of smart border control technologies through innovative modelling and big data analysis.

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METICOS project

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Administration of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

European University - Cyprus Ltd

Johanniter Osterreich Ausbildung und Forschung Gemeinnutzige Gmbh

Maggioli SPA

Ministry of Citizen Protection of Greece

National Technical University of Athens

Net-U Consultants Ltd

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Police and Border Guard Board of Estonia

Software Imagination & Vision Srl

Timisoara Border Police Territorial Inspectorate of Romania

Vilabs OE

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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The European Commission highlights the METICOS project, funded under EU's Horizon 2020 programme, focusing on the acceptance of smart border control technologies. It showcases best practices in using big data analysis and innovative modelling to enhance user acceptance of smart border technologies, including biometric recognition and automated border control systems. Running from 2020 to 2023, its outcomes include improved efficiency and security in border management, while respecting travellers' privacy. This initiative aims to revolutionise border control, making it more seamless and secure. For a detailed overview of best practices, including key principles, examples, case studies, challenges, outcomes, and benefits, please refer to the attached link.

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