U.S. Department of Homeland Security / CBP (airports, seaports, land ports nationwide) — Final Rule: Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United States
United States · Final Rule: Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United States
This DHS/CBP final rule authorizes facial-biometric collection from all noncitizens on entry and exit at airports, seaports and land ports, removing prior exemptions and expanding to new travel modalities.
Technical detail
This DHS/CBP final rule authorizes facial-biometric collection from all noncitizens on entry and exit at airports, seaports and land ports, removing prior exemptions and expanding to new travel modalities.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: U.S. Department of Homeland Security / CBP (airports, seaports, land ports nationwide)
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-12-26 |
| Citation | Final Rule: Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United States |
| Topics | facial recognition · biometric data · police and surveillance AI · government use of AI · consumer data privacy · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Federal Register: Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United States ↗ |
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