The Biometric Applications Commissioner Balancing Security and Facilitating Procedures at Border Crossings Frontex, October 2013 Biometric Applications in Israel Debate Session II

The Biometric Applications Commissioner Introduction The vision of the unit which we established in 2012 and I head today is to direct a structured entry of the State of Israel into the biometric age on the national level. The unit’s tasks are: a.Integrative national program for biometric applications in the governmental, public and private sectors in Israel; Policy guidelines, standards in the field of biometrics, information security and privacy protection. b.Overlooking the implementation of the law that institutes the subject of IDs (e) and passports (e) with biometrics in Israel (Biometric Data Base). Ram Walzer: Biometric Applications Commissioner, PMO, Israel. Benefits Info security & Privacy Protection Biometric Applications

The Biometric Applications Commissioner Challenges & Opportunities  The geopolitical status of the State of Israel over the years has created challenges, some of which are unique, but has also created opportunities.  Israel’s unique position and its experience in aviation and border security, has led to the development of tools, technologies and best practices to deal with threats and provide security.  Security is always a top priority, yet it always lacked resources and was underbudgeted.  A steady increase in the number of passengers and border crossings  Significantly better technology  Political changes in the region and inside Israel INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Concepts & Methods Change Mid 1990’s

The Biometric Applications Commissioner The attempt to balance between security needs and efficiency provided various outcomes over the years. The outcomes that could be incorporated into the ABC outlook are: - Document authentication - Biometric authentication - Permission control - Threat Oriented Security Check - Intelligence - Advanced Passenger Information (Collect PNR and use for pre-screening) - A to Z biometric process (Security check; Check-in; Body check; Passport control; Gate control; Lounge access and other services (potentially) - HBS - Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) in aviation security, integrated with Threat security checks - Others INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Standard ABC Challenges & Opportunities Concepts & Methods

The Biometric Applications Commissioner INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Challenges & Opportunities Israel Experience Hand geometry biometrics Financial institution magnetic strip card Border control process Hand geometry, fingerprint and facial biometrics (Fusion) ID Smart Card issuance Border control process 2009 Ben-Gurion Express Entry SM Basel (Israel Border Control) 2004 Fingerprint & face recognition 1:1 & 1:N Civil AFIS Mobile workstations Cellular comms. Border control process Foreign workers manage ment Vision National Committee set-up Study technologi es and solutions Develop vision and master plan Design Design the first two specs Palestinian crossing points Israeli border control system Mobile capture & match API Passport authentic ation Fingerpri nt authentic ation Unipass for Ben Gurion Airport E-Gate Renewal (e) Passport (e) ID Biometric National Project Fast Track biometric process Fingerprint & face recognition Security check Border control process Gate control Fingerprint & face recognition E-Gate functionaliti es Border control process PICS for Sailors Fingerprint 1:N Facial 1:N Fusion Civil AFIS De- duplication services

The Biometric Applications Commissioner Israel’s objectives: 1. Enabling safe, efficient and easy mobility around the world for its citizens. 2. Provide foreigners who cross Israel’s borders with safe, efficient and convenient service. Both, while preventing terror, crimes and illegal migration. In order to achieve these goals Israel will: continue to adopt international standards in various fields that provide complete solutions. continue to issue passports (e) with biometrics to its citizens. try to take part in global trusted travelers programs (MFA) endeavor to open e-gates that meet the standards and best practices, and provide solutions to the demands of the various agencies involved at border crossings. advance cooperation with other countries with the goal of improving its threat oriented security check and API capabilities. work independently and in cooperation with other countries to advance R&D in the field of biometric applications. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Challenges & Opportunities Future

The Biometric Applications Commissioner Challenges & Opportunities –Already in practice- since July 2013, the Ministry of Interior has been issuing passports (e) and IDs (e). INTRODUC TORY REMARKS