TSA Outlines Ambitious Digital Identity Expansion Agenda for 2024
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has revealed a four-part action plan, titled "hisp-action-plan-dhs-tsa.pdf", detailing its move towards a more digital future. The plan, however, does not provide specific details about enhancements to digital identification, as previously mentioned.
The TSA's digital expansion aims to fortify the necessary infrastructure for biometric systems, with the number of airports equipped with biometric technology planned to double, increasing from five to ten by the end of this year. This move is part of the TSA's commitment to streamlining traveler experiences with technology.
In a significant step, the TSA plans to up-scale its current pilot program testing digital identities and mobile licenses to at least nine states. The nine states include Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington. The TSA has also disclosed plans to add a fresh platform to the existing quintet used for digital identification, providing travelers with six options for digital identification.
The TSA's digital expansion is not limited to the six options for digital identification mentioned earlier. The agency also plans to extend the mobile driver's license initiative and widen the use of facial recognition technology in airports. The TSA's PreCheck service, which allows deeper access into data and information about an individual and their lives, is not limited to these purposes.
The TSA's plans for digital identity and ID implementations are not limited to domestic airports, as suggested earlier. The agency's action plan includes a commitment towards amplifying the utilization of facial identification systems under their PreCheck service, which is not a new development. However, the latest plans do not acknowledge the TSA's previous intentions to collaborate with Customs and Border Protection on biometrics for overseas travelers, a goal that was a part of the 2018 strategy.
It's worth noting that the number of airlines participating in the TSA's PreCheck service is expected to grow from two to three. The TSA's digital expansion, while focusing on enhancing security measures, has raised concerns about privacy. Critics argue that the commitment towards technology may compromise individual privacy, as the TSA moves towards a more digital future.
The TSA's biometrics strategy document released in 2018 emphasized broadening the user base of biometric systems and strengthening necessary infrastructure. The agency's current action plan is a continuation of this strategy, with a focus on digital identity and ID implementations. The TSA's digital expansion is a significant step towards modernizing airport security, but it remains to be seen how it will balance security and privacy concerns.
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