There are risks in a rapid rollout of advanced surveillance tools by immigration agencies. By Niamh Kinchin on Mar 09 2021 12:25 PM Print article Travellers using Smartgates at an Australian airport. (source: Australian Border Force) Developments in global border control technologies are providing innovative ways to address issues relating to migration, asylum-seeking and the introduction of illegal goods into countries. But while governments and national security can benefit from this, advanced surveillance technology creates risks for the misuse of personal data and the violation of human rights. Technology at the border One of US President Joe Biden’s first actions was to introduce a bill that prioritises “smart border controls”, as part of a commitment to “restore humanity and American values to our immigration system”.