### Question
How does the law define false match?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 44903*, **false match** is defined as:

> the incorrect matching of one individual's biometric identifier information to another individual's biometric identifier information by a biometric identifier system

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44903*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 449-SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-REQUIREMENTS**

