OMB Individually Reported

Traveler Self-Service Mobile Identity Verification

High riskExact public inventory row

Description

The use of the Traveler Verification Service (TVS) in these use cases enables biometric identity verification and facilitates travel.

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/electronic-system-travel-authorization ; https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhscbppia-051-automated-passport-control-apc-and-mobile-passport-control-mpc ; https://www.dhs.gov/publication/global-enrollment-system-ges

Data needed

Vetting/Border Crossing Information/ Trusted Traveler Information