The Transportation Security Administration is looking to revise its biometric data collection and storage practices, according to a notice posted last week in the Federal Register.
TSA is considering an expansion of voluntary biometric screening, centralization of account management for travelers and reuse of biometric data across programs, such as with Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program. These changes will primarily impact TSA PreCheck applicants and users.
The changes are aimed at enhancing customer experience and data management, TSA said in the request for public comments. TSA is particularly interested in insights about improving the quality, utility and clarity of collected information, as well as minimizing the burden of information collection.
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