Alclear

Alclear, LLC is a technology company that owns and operates CLEAR, a biometric secure identity platform that stores individuals' personal information and links it to biometric data, allowing them to bypass security checkpoints by using fingerprint and/or iris identification.[1] The technology has been certified as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology from the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate.[2]

Services

CLEAR Airport Registered Traveler Program

Alclear purchased CLEAR out of bankruptcy in 2010 for $5.87 million, relaunching the service that had previously closed in 2009.[1] Upon relaunching, CLEAR opened lanes in Denver International Airport and Orlando International Airport.[3] In the time since the relaunch in 2010, CLEAR has expanded to the following 13 airports in the United States:[4]

CLEAR Sports Program

In 2015, CLEAR launched its security service in Major League Baseball stadiums, beginning operations at the following locations:[5]

CLEAR Biometric Boarding Pass

In 2015, CLEAR collaborated with Alaska Airlines to launch a biometric boarding pass program.[6]

References

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