OMB Individually Reported

Vault Access Log (SPVAA)

Medium riskExact public inventory row

Description

Automate identification of personnel entering into secure seized property vault.

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 system will enhance monitoring and minimizes the risk of unauthorized access, contributing to stronger security protocols for handling seized property.

Audit / financial statement impact

This use case uses facial recognition technology in Seized Property Vault Activity Automation (SPVAA) to create a log of access to a seized property vault. Photos of the CBP personnel accessing the vault are loaded into the application and logs the entrance request, the case number associated with the entrance request, and the individual’s access to the vault.

Controls / human review

ATO: Yes; PIA: https://www.dhs.gov/collections/privacy-impact-assessments-pia

Data needed

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