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Original Date Announced
November 19, 2020CBP proposes expanding biometrics collection for foreign nationals departing from the U.S. Under the proposed rule, biometrics collection at departure would no longer be limited to pilot projects at limited numbers of land, sea, and air ports. Biometrics collection, including facial recognition photography, would be authorized at all lawful departure points. The proposed rule would also remove age restrictions and the ability for non-US citizens to opt out of biometric collection. Comments due Dec. 21, 2020. [ID #1198]
Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United StatesBiden Administration Action: Under Study
February 10, 20212021.02.10 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 8 CFR Parts 215 and 235 [Docket No. USCBP–2020–0062] RIN 1651–AB12 Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United States; Re-Opening of Comment Period
On February 10, 2021, DHS reopened the comment period for the collection of biometric data from noncitizens upon entry to and departure from the U.S. The comment period remained open for 30 days.
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February 10, 2021 Action: Under Study 2021.02.10 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 8 CFR Parts 215 and 235 [Docket No. USCBP–2020–0062] RIN 1651–AB12 Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United States; Re-Opening of Comment PeriodFebruary 10, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: ProposedTrump Administration Action: RuleSubject Matter: BorderAgencies Affected: CBPAssociated or Derivative Policies
- April 24, 2018 DHS gives notice of a new records system for biometric data
- April 24, 2018 DHS proposes rule to exempt a new External Biometric Records System of Records from Privacy Act
- May 25, 2018 CBP proposes to include biometrics from vehicles as part of entry / exit system
- June 21, 2018 Orlando airport becomes first in U.S. to commit to processing all international travelers with facial recognition technology
- September 24, 2018 CBP announces facial recognition technology demonstration at Port San Luis
- February 24, 2020 CBP introduces facial recognition at Brownsville, TX border crossing
- September 11, 2020 DHS proposes rule to expand biometric data collection
- November 19, 2020 DHS withdraws April 2008 notice of proposed rulemaking on biometrics collection
Pre Trump-Era Policies
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April 24, 2008
Superseded previous rule
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