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DHS Establishes Border Crossing Information Database July 27, 2008 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced that it is establishing a distinct system of records known as Border Crossing Information (BCI). According to DHS, “BCI will receive and maintain border crossing information on travelers who are admitted or paroled into the United States... When a traveler is admitted or paroled into the U.S., a traveler’s biographical information, photograph, where available, and crossing details (time and location) will be maintained... Individuals covered by BCI consist of persons, including U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and non-immigrant aliens who lawfully cross the United States border by air, land or sea, regardless of method of transportation or conveyance.” The biographical information to be maintained in the system includes full name, date of birth, gender, country of citizenship, photograph (where available), and travel document information. Also according to DHS, the BCI data may be routinely disclosed to a broad spectrum of federal, State, local, tribal or foreign governmental agencies, governmental organizations, courts, contractors, students, and private parties. The complete announcement, published in the Federal Register, is available online at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-17123.pdf.
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