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This lecture discusses the implementation of smart identification procedures, focusing on the German and Swiss cases. It covers the introduction of chip-enabled ID cards, the concept of electronic identification (eID), the Swiss biometric passport, and the EU regulations on eIDs. The lecture also explores the EU Smart Borders Initiative, aiming to create a centralized database for storing personal and biometric data about migrants to enhance border control measures.