Last week, Clear announced they were ceasing operations.
Clear was not a TSA program, but many are looking to TSA for answers. Here are some of the questions that keep popping up:
Can I still use my Clear card as ID at a TSA checkpoint?
Clear cards are no longer accepted as a primary form of ID.Are there any other Registered Traveler programs in operation right now?Yes. Two service providers remain in operation at this time. FLO Corporation and Vigilant Solutions.
What’s going to happen to the customer data that Clear collected? Is it secure?
Questions about how the data is managed should be directed to Clear.
Will there be another company that takes over the program in airports?
Good question. This is a market-driven, private sector venture offered in partnership with airports and airlines. Another vender could potentially enter the field.
Will Clear members be able to transfer memberships to other service providers?
That decision is between CLEAR, the other service provider, and the card holder.
After TSA’s pilot ended in July 2008, all RT service providers were obligated to follow data security standards to continue offering service. Service providers’ use of data, however, is regulated under its own privacy policy and by its relationship with its customers and sponsoring airport or airline. The information provided to TSA during the pilot will be destroyed as shown in the schedule on our web page.
***Update. This post was edited on 7/2/09 at 1300 to reflect additional information that was provided after it went live. ***
***Update. This post was edited on 7/2/09 at 1300 to reflect additional information that was provided after it went live. ***