This Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) evaluates the use of facial recognition technology by the US Secret Service within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The report outlines the potential privacy risks associated with the application of this technology, particularly in relation to civil liberties and personal privacy. It emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the deployment of facial recognition systems. The assessment identifies various scenarios in which the Secret Service may utilize facial recognition, including security assessments and investigations. The report highlights the importance of safeguarding sensitive personal information and ensuring compliance with federal privacy laws. Additionally, it discusses the measures taken by the Secret Service to mitigate risks, such as data retention policies and user training. Ultimately, the PIA aims to provide a framework for responsible use of facial recognition technology, balancing security needs with the protection of individual rights. The findings underscore the necessity for ongoing evaluation and refinement of policies to adapt to technological advancements and evolving privacy concerns.
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- United States of America
Table of Contents
- Privacy Impact Assessment 1
- for the 1
- USSS Use of Facial Recognition Technology 1
- Abstract 2
- Introduction 2
- Facial Recognition Technology 3
- Accuracy Rates 4
- Similarity Scores 4
- Secret Service Use of Facial Recognition Technology 5
- Secret Service may only use facial recognition technology pursuant to an authorized ongoing Secret Service investigation, or in support of another agency to support an investigation with a nexus to the Secret Service mission. The process of using faci... 5
- State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Facial Recognition Technology 5
- Regional and Subject Matter-Specific Intelligence Fusion Centers 6
- Federal Agency Facial Recognition Technology 6
- Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) Facial Recognition Technology 6
- Department of State (DoS) Consolidated Consular Database (CCD) 7
- FBI Next Generation Identification (NGI) Interstate Photo System 7
- Department of Defense (DoD) Automated Biometric Identity System (ABIS) 7
- Probe Photos 8
- Submission of Probe Images 8
- Receipt and Vetting of Candidate Images 9
- Retention and Disposition 10
- Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs) 10
- 1. Principle of Transparency 11
- 2. Principle of Individual Participation 12
- 3. Principle of Purpose Specification 13
- 4. Principle of Data Minimization 15
- 5. Principle of Use Limitation 16
- 6. Principle of Data Quality and Integrity 17
- 7. Principle of Security 18
- 8. Principle of Accountability and Auditing 19
- Conclusion 19
- Contact Official 20
- Responsible Official 20
- Approval Signature 20
