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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is revising its information collection activities related to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) Program. This notice outlines efforts to streamline the process, including the introduction of online renewals and fee reductions for certain applicants, which aim to reduce both cost and time burdens on applicants. TSA collects biographic and biometric information to conduct security threat assessments (STAs) for TWIC applicants and holders. Comments on the proposed changes can be submitted by March 26, 2021, as part of their review under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent order with Everalbum, Inc. to address allegations that the company engaged in unfair and deceptive practices. The FTC claims that Everalbum misled users about the use of facial recognition technology and the deletion of user data upon account deactivation. The proposed order requires Everalbum to delete certain data and obtain user consent for processing biometric information. The order is open to public comments until February 24, 2021, after which the FTC will decide whether to make it final.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is planning to modify its Partner-Vetting System, a system used to vet directors, officers, and employees of non-governmental organizations seeking funds from USAID. The system collects personal data to ensure that USAID’s funds do not inadvertently support individuals or entities posing a risk to national security. Changes include removing certain categories of individuals from its coverage and clarifying details in the system’s records. USAID invites the public to submit comments on the proposed changes by February 12, 2021.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comments on a revised information collection process related to travelers at land borders. This process involves the CBP One™ app, which collects biographic and biometric information from individuals before they arrive at a Port of Entry (POE) to streamline processing. Changes include expanding the areas in Mexico where travelers can request appointments and allowing documented travelers to use the CBP One application, previously only available for undocumented travelers. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and efficiency of this data collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.