Supervised Traveler Identity Verification Services (Officer Initiated)
Description
Biometric Entry processing fulfills a Congressional mandate.
Detailed example
Leverages DHS facial matching technologies to provide a match or no match response
AI / analytics pattern
Computer Vision: AI that processes and interprets visual data (e.g., images and videos).
Automation level / stage
c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
Expected benefit
The TVS Biometric matching service is a cloud-based facial biometric matching service that enables CBP to match a passenger’s identity against a trusted source, throughout the travel continuum which improves traveler facilitation and reduces manual identity verification
Controls / human review
ATO: Yes; PIA: https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhscbppia-056-traveler-verification-service; https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/13/2016-29898/privacy-act-of-1974-department-of-homeland-securityus-customs-and-border-protection-007-border
Data needed
Border Crossing Information.