Airport security checks can now ditch old criminal records, saving paper and time

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has clarified that airport and aircraft operators only need to keep current criminal background check records for employees. This means they no longer have to store old records from previous checks or past employment investigations.

For years, airport and aircraft operators had to keep stacks of old criminal background check records, even after new ones were completed. This change cuts down on administrative burden and storage costs. It also means less sensitive personal data is being held onto unnecessarily, reducing the risk of data breaches.