Thirteenth Symposium and Exhibition on the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP)

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1 Thirteenth Symposium and Exhibition on the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) Advance Passenger Information (API) Workshop Fabrizio Di Carlo INTERPOL 26 October 2017

2 OBJECTIVES Matching passenger data through INTERPOL databases 1. Examining how API interacts with national border security systems and various INTERPOL databases to conduct passenger matching and effectively screen airline passengers 2. Identifying best practices to ensure the best use of API as an intelligence tool and to conduct effective passenger screening and risk assessment

3 DATA TO BE CAPTURED AND TRANSMITTED* 1. Data relating to the Flight (Header Data) 2. Data relating to each individual passenger (a) Core Data Elements as may be found in the Machine Readable Zone of the Official Travel Document (b) Additional data as available in Airline systems. (c) Additional data not normally found in Airline systems and which must be collected by, or on behalf of the Airline. * GUIDELINES ON ADVANCE PASSENGER INFORMATION (API) WCO/IATA/ICAO 2014

4 DATA RELATING TO EACH INDIVIDUAL PASSENGER Core Data Elements as may be found in the Machine Readable Zone of the Official Travel Document Issuing State or Organization of the Official Travel Document Official Travel Document Number Official Travel Document Type Expiration Date of Official Travel Document Surname/Given Name(s) Nationality Date of Birth Gender

5 API INTEGRATION WITH EXISTING GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS API provides Border Control Agencies with data they could otherwise access upon the passenger s arrival and presentation at an immigration inspection desk. However, the utility of API related data can be understand only if considered into an integrated approach API-related data need to be coupled with national existing border management systems as well as INTERPOL databases

6 Types of INTERPOL Notices RED NOTICE To seek the location and arrest of wanted persons. BLUE NOTICE To obtain information/ locate/ identify a person of interest in a criminal investigation. YELLOW NOTICE To locate a missing person or to identify a person unable to identify himself/herself. GREEN NOTICE To warn about a person's criminal activities. BLACK NOTICE To identify dead bodies. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice To inform about persons or companies subject to UN Security Council Sanctions. ORANGE NOTICE - To warn of an event, a person, an object or a process representing a serious and imminent threat to public safety. PURPLE NOTICE To seek or provide information on modi operandi, objects, devices and concealment methods used by criminals.

7 175 participating countries 183 countries screening documents 155 countries triggering alerts (hits) Mandatory Field DIN (Document Identification Number)* Issuing Country (ICAO three-letter code) Type of document Type of fraud (Stolen blank or lost by bearer/stolen from bearer or revoked) +75 M records + 1,8 B consultations in ,000 alerts +32 M Passports +37 M Identity Cards +33,000 Visas + 67,7M stolen or lost 620,416 stolen blank 1,713,909 revoked

8 TDAWN APPLICATION Travel Documents Associated With Notices Application which extracts, from Notices, travel document identifiers in a separate domain to enable authorized users to search them through a query with a Document Identification Number (DIN) of a travel or identity document. Purpose To enable authorized users to detect persons subject to INTERPOL Notices by performing checks on associated travel documents. Function The following Notices can be searched with the TDAWN application: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow and INTERPOL United Nations Security Council Special Notices.

9 INTERPOL Services and Databases Secure Global Police Communication Services Gateway to INTERPOL databases Around-the-clock access to crucial data in seconds Platform for sharing criminal information among law enforcement entities All 192 INTERPOL member countries are connected Trained personnel Adapted to police needs

10 The INTERPOL Rules on the Processing of data Interpol owners databases Data remain property of the countries INTERPOL custodian of national data Interpol performs data quality check (if not compliant no actions other than put data off line is permitted) Restrictions system, to enable data owners to restrict their data to those countries they do not want to share infor,ation with. INTERPOL as DATA REPOSITORY

11 INTEROPERABLE SERVICES WISDM FIND (search) I-Batch (search) National Databases I-24/7 national node WISDM (contribution) IPSG Police information system

12 FIND Integrated solution to access INTERPOL s database Solution allow officers to submit a query simultaneously to National and Interpol databases Top-level security is ensured using of Interpol s I-24/7 communications system Response to the query is immediate System notifies member countries concerned of potential hit FRANCE Integration into existing systems No changes in the daily work of front-line officers No special training required No language barriers Easily adapted to individual countries requirements and capabilities Fully interoperable with i-api SWITZERLAND MEXICO

13 I-BATCH Interoperability with Batch Style API

14 RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICES The utility that follows the API implementation is evident when API data is scrupulously checked against national and international watch list; Implementation of API system in parallel with the integration of INTERPOL/FIND service within existing border management systems to ensure systematic checks; In the implementation and the management of API, a strong cooperation between all national stakeholders, airlines, international organization and NCB is pivotal; For the correct use of the system, SOP has to be implemented for a clear and accurate API data processing flow and appropriate management of positive match; The use of Interactive API (i-api) should be encouraged as it enables 2-way real-time communication on a passenger-by-passenger transaction basis initiated during check-in with the benefit such as: 1) the governments Board or Do not Board response to the airline in real time 2) the fully compatibility with the INTERPOL FIND. Countries are encouraged to timely and accurately update INTERPOL databases Single window is recommended for a better cooperation among stakeholders Countries are encouraged to handle API data according to UN/EDIFACT PAXLST standard

15 CONCLUSION Advanced Passenger Information (API) are definitely essential to Border Agencies to make accurate, comprehensive decisions about which passengers require additional inspection at the port of entry based on law enforcement and other information On the same time API related data needs to be fully integrated within a national and coordinated information flow that entails both a huge border agencies cooperation and a full technical compliance. Finally, international watch lists integrated within existing national systems shall ensure both technical interoperability and data compatibility in order to guarantee full and smoothly data processing.