P/P/250. Risks and effects of US-Visit program

The paper examines the US government’s security policies, focusing on the US-Visit program. The fundamental principles of open society are discussed highlighting European Union’s (EU) decision to implement its own Visit program. An overview of the US-visit program is provided outlining its functions and risks, e.g. the risk of the access to “sensitive” information and biometric data, etc. Reliability of US-Visit technology and US-Visit effectiveness are discussed on the basis of GAO (General Accountability Office) reports.