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TSA's Modernization of Identity Authentication and Biometric Technology to Enhance Passenger Screening at U.S. Airports

Project Objective

To determine the extent to which TSA's facial recognition and identification technologies enhance security screening to identify persons of interest and authenticate flight traveler information while protecting passenger privacy.

DHS Component
TSA
Project Mission
Counter Terrorism and Homeland Threats