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Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT)
The Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) program enables cleared Defense industry users to submit electronic fingerprints (e-fingerprints) and demographic information for applicants who require an investigation by the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for a personnel security clearance. Cleared contractors collect and securely transmit e-fingerprints to SWFT for subsequent release to OPM based on a JPAS/e-QIP submission approved by the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO). Paper-based capture, submission and processing of fingerprints was time consuming and prone to errors. The SWFT eliminates the manual paper process, expedites the clearance process, and provides end-to-end accountability for PII data.

By memorandum dated July 29, 2010, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence issued a requirement for the United States Department of Defense (DoD) components to transition to electronic capture and submission of fingerprint images in support of all background investigations by December 31, 2013 (e-Fingerprint memo). In connection with Defense Security Service (DSS) preparations to comply with this mandate, DSS is issuing guidance to assist companies participating in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) to transition to electronic fingerprinting. Additionally, this transition will support goals established by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 and the implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12.