Airport groups push for joint biometrics framework
29 October, 2008
category: Biometrics, Transit
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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