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Definitions[]

Biometrics[]

Covert is

[a]n instance in which biometric samples are being collected at a location that is not known to bystanders. An example of a covert environment might involve an airport checkpoint where face images of passengers are captured and compared to a watchlist without their knowledge.[1]

General[]

Covert means concealed, secret or disguised.

References[]

  1. NSTC Subcommittee on Biometrics, Biometrics Glossary, at 7 (Sept. 14, 2006) (full-text).

See also[]

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