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... 131   Glossary Specific Terms Explained in Relation to One Another For the definitions and differences between the terms Authentication, Detection, Identification, Matching, Validation, and Verification, see the Fundamentals of Biometrics section of Chapter 1. Relating to sensitive and personal information, the following classifications exist: Personally identifiable information (PII)
From page 132...
... 132 Airport Biometrics: A Primer Biometric touchpoint – A dedicated area where a person can get his/her identity verified by showing a biometric credential (e.g., face) to a camera and, after identification, perform operations in or interact with a specific airport system.
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... Glossary 133   E-passport – A formal document issued by an authorized official of a country to one of its citizens that is usually necessary for exit from and reentry to the country, allows the citizen to travel to a foreign country in accordance with visa requirements, and requests protection for the citizen while abroad.
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... 134 Airport Biometrics: A Primer REAL ID – Pursuant to the REAL ID Act, Pub.

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