The Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General is investigating the TSA's use of facial recognition technology at U.S. airports following bipartisan concerns raised by lawmakers. Led by Sen. Jeff Merkley, the investigation aims to assess the extent of biometric deployments and their implications for security and privacy. The TSA currently operates facial recognition in over 80 airports, with plans for widespread implementation. Lawmakers and privacy advocates warn that without proper evaluations, these technologies could lead to significant privacy infringements and unregulated surveillance practices on American citizens.
TSA has deployed facial recognition technology to over 80 airports with plans to expand it to more than 400, raising privacy concerns.
Sen. Merkley and a bipartisan group of senators are urging a thorough review of TSA's biometric technologies from authority and privacy perspectives.
The audit aims to evaluate how TSA's technologies enhance security while ensuring passenger privacy amidst growing concerns of biometric data collection.
Critics warn about the collection of Americans' biometric data and the potential for increased surveillance with no independent evaluation of the technology.
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