However, this raises privacy concerns, as unauthorized entities could scan an unencrypted or inadequately secured barcode, ...

The Union government has amended passport rules to enhance security and efficiency. Key changes include accepting only birth certificates as proof of date of birth for new applicants, a barcode ...

Residential addresses will no longer be printed on the last page of passports in an effort to improve security and privacy. Rather, a barcode inserted in the paper will be scanned by immigration ...

will no longer be printed on the passport. Instead, a barcode will now be printed on the passport, which immigration officials will scan to retrieve information. Colour-coding system: A colour ...