The TSA continues to collide with new rules and regulations. False passports, visas, and TSA Precheck’s website are growingtemporary New prohibition is currently on the checked baggage. As a worried concern, the TSA has introduced new technologies to various airports across the United States.
Among them is Cat-2 technology, designed to “assist in the Transportation Safety Officer (TSO) in confirming the authenticity of the Traveler ID qualification, as well as their flight status and inspection status.
Although technology has benefits, concerns are increasing over the process of drawing, which violates tourist privacy. We will take a closer look at this new statement made by the TSA Security Director and how the still -concerned passengers can choose from technology.
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The TSA has issued a statement on Cat-2 technology and its real-time picture
Airport recognition at the airport is no doubt that it is not a new concept, which has been around for several years. Airports across the United States now have a new cat unit, Cat-2, equipped with a camera that captures the real-time photo of the traveler. The technology continues to grow, with 84 launches throughout the United States. The goal is to grow and reach 400 airports over the next few years.
The goal of this technology is to enhance safety measures. However, tourists have taken issues with the government maintaining personal photos. TSA Federal Security Director for Pennsylvania and Delaware specified The verification process and why it is not the main cause.
“Identity confirmation of each traveler before flying is a key step in the safety inspection process. This technology enhances the tracking ability to identify fraudulent IDs such as licenses and driver passports at the checkpoint and enhance efficiency by automatically confirming passenger identification.
Most importantly, this technology helps in “identifying any inconsistencies associated with fraudulent travel documents.”
Despite the ongoing issues of what happened to the photos, TSA guarantees tourists that they are only used for real-time IDs, and are not stored in the long-term system.
Travelers have the option to choose out of the photo
Keep in mind that ID photos are not mandatory, and tourists can reject.
TSA writes on her website“TSA is updating the CAT-2 screen with a clear language that tells tourists who might reject their photos.
It is still visible in the future as technology continues to grow throughout the Airport in the United States. But for now, the picture is not mandatory.
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TSA has just added another update to the list of items prohibited bags
The transportation security administration announced a new ban on the bag item inspected earlier that month. For the most part, items containing lithium batteries are prohibited in checked bags.
Prohibited items include:
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Power bank
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The case of a mobile phone battery charger
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Rechargeable and non -rechargeable lithium battery
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Battery of mobile phone
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Laptop battery
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External battery
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Mobile refill
Lithium batteries are at risk of overheating during flight. TSA has set a size limit.
“Metal lithium battery (non-rechargeable) is limited to 2 grams of lithium per battery. Lithium ion battery (rechargeable) limited to 100 watts of clock rating (WH) per battery.
The battery carried specifically for further sale or distribution is also prohibited.