Seamless Borders. The other side of data analytics. Superintendent Dean Hogarth Consul (Hong Kong), Australian Border Force.

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1 Seamless Borders The other side of data analytics Session 2 Superintendent Dean Hogarth Consul (Hong Kong), Australian Border Force

2 Overview Introduction Using Data Passengers Cargo Questions? 2

3 Department of Immigration and Border Protection - Australia MISSION - To protect Australia s border and manage the movement of people and goods across it Four key Objectives: Protect Australia Promote responsive migration Advance trade and revenue Lead border innovation 3

4 Operating environment Passengers (millions) 66% Increase Visa Applications (millions) 50% Increase Inwards Sea Cargo Reports (millions) % Increase Incoming Air Cargo Consignments (millions) 173% Increase

5 Using Data

6 Improve utilisation of data DIBP collects and stores a large amount of data directly related to its various business operations The information is contained in a number of systems A wealth of open source data can be tapped into Other government departments and partner organisations will have potentially useful data Accessing and analysing all available data will help to identify and mitigate potential risks before they manifest at the border 6

7 The necessity of targeting inbound border transactions a day (air cargo, sea cargo and air passengers) Limited resources to identify threats Limited resources to respond to risks The gravest threats are typically the most challenging to identify There is often little lead-time prior to a border crossing in which to conduct an assessment and prepare a response 7

8 Passengers

9 Vision of the Future PRE-ASSESS & RESOLVE ALERTS VERIFIED TRAVELLERS SELF MANAGED CLEARANCE COMPLIANCE BIOMETRICS FOR DEPARTURE Version September 2014 Page Last Updated 16 February 2016

10 Identity and Biometrics Identity and biometrics capabilities at Australia s borders are: critical to achieving DIBP s mission integral to DIBP s intelligence led, risk based approach Identity and biometrics capabilities allow DIBP to: establish client identity at first point of contact with DIBP confirm identity at the border verify identity through the client s further interaction with DIBP provide increased certainty for decision-makers who work with clients

11 Enhanced Biometrics at the Border (EBatB) background A new mobile hand-held device has been released to conduct biometric checks using fingerprint scans matched against multiple data records. The information gained from a fingerprint scan may help officers in establishing a traveller s identity or determining whether they are of character or security concern. The device also searches traveller information using a travel documents, and retrieves information about identity, Movement Alert List (MAL) and visa status, and movement history. 11

12 EBatB the mobile device

aliases Latest Visa information Travel Document

13 Device and application DIBP match data includes: Flags/Status DIBP Identifiers Biographic data/ aliases Latest Visa information Travel Document details Activity (movement record) data Images 13

14 Canberra Airport trial Canberra Airport Trial Video 14

15 Cargo

16 Strategic directions and future opportunities Goods clearance The volume of goods entering Australia is expected to see significant growth over the coming years DIBP must identify ways to streamline movement of goods whilst still being able to identify shipments which may contain items of concern Understanding and securing supply chains will provide a greater level of confidence in goods entering Australia Investing in non-intrusive inspection technologies will streamline screening processes and improve detection capabilities 16

17 eborder Force eborder Force app video 17

18 International Mail Green Lane Trial Green Lane video 18

19 Questions?

Customs and Excise Department

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