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Airport groups push for joint biometrics framework

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in News

The American Association of Airport Executives and the Airports Council International – North America have pushed the Transportation Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security to base all current and future airport biometric security systems based on a framework developed by the two organizations, according to an Aviation News article.

The framework was developed as a response to a request from the TSA for a framework that would help airports to upgrade their security in a cost-effective way.

The groups say the TSA and DHS should fund trial programs and transitioning costs for airports to comply with the framework.

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