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AAAE working with TSA on biometric credentials

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in News

AAAE’s Board of Directors has approved the Biometric Airport Security Identification Consortium, which was formed to work with TSA to define and implement development of biometric-based credentials at commercial service airports.

The AAAE does not want the TSA to mandate a single, nationwide credential for airports as many facilities are already working to improve credentialing systems and access control. The association urged the TSA to talk with airports before mandating a single approach. [end] 

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