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IDENT’s IXM Schema and Conformance Tool

The Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) maintains the Automated Biometric Identification System, also known as IDENT. To enable biometric and identity management services to OBIM’s customers, OBIM created the IDENT Exchange Message (IXM) Specification as an application profile designed to allow Stakeholders’ own biometric systems communicate with IDENT.

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Biometric Technology Report

Executive order on advancing effective, accountable policing and criminal justice practices to enhance public trust and public safety (EO 14074).

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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: 2024 Annual Report

On July 30, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a webinar highlighting its 2024 Annual Report to Congress.

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OBIM Decade in Review

2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), which coincides with the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Exchanging Biometric Data

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) employs biometric technologies that enhance data sharing capabilities to help those on the frontline to make accurate and timely decisions to identify people they encounter and determine if they pose a risk to the United States.

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DHS S&T Announces Track 3 of the Remote Identity Validation Tech Demo Challenge

DHS S&T announced the launch of Track 3 of the Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD).

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Biometrics and Identity Management

S&T’s Biometrics and Identity Management program develops and evaluates more effective biometric and identity technologies to optimize existing inspection and screening operations for people at POE, transportation security checkpoints, secure facilities, and online systems.

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Privacy Information

Privacy is an integral part of the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), formerly US-VISIT, and it is essential to the program mission. OBIM takes privacy into account from conception through planning and development, and during the execution of every aspect of the OBIM program.

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Biometrics and Identity Services

The Office of Biometric Identity Management's (OBIM) use of biometrics is helping to make travel simple and convenient for legitimate visitors, while supporting operations to counter those who wish to do harm or violate U.S. laws.

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Office of Biometric Identity Management

The Office of Biometric Identity Management provides biometric compare, store, share, and analyze services to DHS and mission partners.