Privacy Act SORNs, regulations, exemption regulations for Port of Seattle from CBP
| Submitted | March 6, 2020 |
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From: Phil Mocek
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any Privacy Act System Of Records Notices ("SORNs"), Privacy Act regulations, or Privacy Act exemption regulations, provided to Port of Seattle by U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") and applicable to a) facial images collected by biometric entry and/or exit systems (including but not limited to, Automated Passport Control kiosks) and/or b) data derived from those images, such as mappings of the "constellation" of facial features used by automated face recognition systems.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Phil Mocek
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 6, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Phil Mocek
Please provide a status update on this request.
From: Port of Seattle
(Request 20-116 - Part 4)
Any Privacy Act System Of Records Notices ("SORNs"), Privacy Act regulations, or
Privacy Act exemption regulations, provided to Port of Seattle by U.S. Customs and
Border Protection ("CBP") and applicable to a) facial images collected by biometric entry
and/or exit systems (including but not limited to, Automated Passport Control kiosks)
and/or b) data derived from those images, such as mappings of the "constellation" of
facial features used by automated face recognition systems.
We are still working with applicable staff as to whether records exist within the Port of Seattle. Due to significant impacts related to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to slow the spread of the virus, we please expect a further response on or before May 22, 2020.
The Port of Seattle also has an external Biometrics External Advisory Group website. The Port of Seattle also has an external Biometrics External Advisory Group website.
A link to the as mentioned above has been provided below:
https://www.portseattle.org/page/biometrics-external-advisory-group
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email 4 (20-116 part 4)-POS Request Any Privacy Act System Of Records Notices ("SORNs")...
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 6, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Port of Seattle
Request 20-116 (Part 4)
Any Privacy Act System Of Records Notices ("SORNs"), Privacy Act regulations, or Privacy Act exemption regulations, provided to Port of Seattle by U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") and applicable to a) facial images collected by biometric entry and/or exit systems (including but not limited to, Automated Passport Control kiosks) and/or b) data derived from those images, such as mappings of the "constellation" of facial features used by automated face recognition systems.
As per applicable, there are no responsive records. Records you seek would be with the US Customs and Board Patrol - https://www.cbp.gov/
You may also visit the Port's Biometrics External Advisory Group as documents are posted to that page - https://www.portseattle.org/page/biometrics-external-advisory-group
Thank you.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 6, 2020. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 22, 2020. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Port of Seattle
We responded to you on May 22, 2020, which is also in this email string below. Please see the attached email from May 22 with our response.
Please clarify if you are seeking something different, or asking a question as it pertains to this part of your request.
Thank you.
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RE: (Part 4 20-116) Washington Public Records Act Request: Privacy Act SORNs, regulations, exemption regulations for Port of Seattle from CBP
From: Phil Mocek
Dear Sir or Madam:
I want to make sure I understand your response. Did you intend to indicate that U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") have not provided to Port of Seattle any Privacy Act System Of Records Notice ("SORN"), Privacy Act regulation, or Privacy Act exemption regulation, that is applicable to facial images collected by biometric entry/exit systems (e.g. APC kiosks at Sea-Tac Airport) and/or to data derived from those images?
Cordially,
Phil Mocek
From: Port of Seattle
Thank you for your inquiry. We are continuing to work with applicable staff to ensure your questions are answered.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please expect a further response by June 15.
From: Port of Seattle
RE: Request 20-116 part 3 and part 4
This is in response to your emails dated June 4 and June 8:
The records we provided were the result of further research as it pertains to the APC (Automated Passport Control Kiosks).
Facial recognition in the international arrivals facility is a function by CBP (US Customs and Border Patrol).
The APC Kiosks came from the Vancouver Port Authority in British Columbia. You received a copy of the contract and a copy of the purchase order.
Attached is a copy of a Commission Memo dated October 13, 2013. A link to the Commission Meeting in which this memo was discussed can be found that the following link:
https://meetings.portseattle.org/index.php?option=com_meetings&view=meeting&Itemid=358&id=1377&active=play
The kiosks are owned by the Port of Seattle. However, they are controlled by CBP and you are free to reach out to CBP for further information.
For further information please see Port of Seattle website at the following link:
https://www.portseattle.org/page/biometrics-external-advisory-group
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