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Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM)

DHS component managing IDENT/HART system for international biometric sharing
Tracked because DHS component managing IDENT/HART system for international biometric sharing · 12 documented connections
Facts on record1
Connections mapped12
Sources cited6
✦ Thin coverage gap +47 connected to 12 entities · only 1 facts on record · flagged for follow-up research
Evidence: 1S
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Connection Map
Key Connections
→ Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) government agency
operational_link
OBIM provides biometric identification support for HSI investigations into immigration fraud and criminal activities.
→ International Biometric Information Sharing (IBIS) Program instrument
program_management
OBIM manages the IBIS program for international biometric data sharing
→ US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) institution
organizational_hierarchy
OBIM is an office within the Department of Homeland Security
→ US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) institution
collaboration
OBIM provides biometric identity management services to ICE for immigration enforcement operations
→ US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) government agency
collaboration
OBIM provides biometric identity management services to CBP for border security operations
→ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) institution
data_sharing
OBIM coordinates biometric data sharing with FBI through interagency biometric systems
Facts (1)
Data Freshness
Stale Last update: 186d ago · Avg age: 274d
Confidence Tiers: Primary Source — cross-referenced government/corporate filings Pending Review — sourced but not independently verified AI Inference — analytical hypothesis from cross-referencing
Raw Filing Records (1) — unsourced metadata
Pending Review Search scope note: No sec filings found for "Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM)" in automated database search as of 2026-04-13. This reflects search coverage limits, not confirmed absence from public record.
Added: 13 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) — SEC filings (no resul…
All Connections (12)
organizational_hierarchy, internal_division primary since 2013
OBIM is an office within the Department of Homeland Security · OBIM is a component within the DHS National Protection and Programs Directorate (now CISA) that provides biometric identity services.
collaboration primary since 2013
OBIM provides biometric identity management services to ICE for immigration enforcement operations
collaboration, DHS biometrics partner primary since 2013
OBIM provides biometric identity management services to CBP for border security operations · CBP uses OBIM's biometric identity services for traveler identity verification and border security screening at ports of entry.
data_sharing primary since 2013
OBIM coordinates biometric data sharing with FBI through interagency biometric systems
interagency_coordination secondary since 2013
OBIM coordinates with DoD on biometric identity management for national security purposes
program_management primary since 2008
OBIM manages the IBIS program for international biometric data sharing
→ UK Home Office institution
international_cooperation secondary since 2008
OBIM participates in biometric information sharing agreements with UK Home Office
international_cooperation inferential since 2005
OBIM's biometric programs operate within the framework of Five Eyes intelligence sharing agreements and oversight mechanisms.
operational_link primary since 2005
OBIM provides biometric identification support for HSI investigations into immigration fraud and criminal activities.
oversight secondary since 2025
OBIM operations and contracts may fall under review by the Department of Government Efficiency as part of federal biometric program oversight.
departmental_coordination inferential since 2026
Both appear to be DHS offices that would coordinate on policy matters related to biometric identity management and border security operations
← CBP Gateway instrument
potential data integration partner inferential since 2026
OBIM manages biometric identity services for DHS. CBP Gateway, as a border processing system, would likely integrate with OBIM's biometric matching capabilities for traveler identification and screening.
Sources (6)
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) — Court records (no res… court_document Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) — Parliamentary records… parliamentary_record Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) — Lobbying disclosures … government_disclosure Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) — Corporate registratio… government_disclosure Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) — USASpending contracts… contract Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) — SEC filings (no resul… sec_filing Processed 📜 Receipt