The bipartisan group of lawmakers expressed concern over TSA's deployment of facial recognition technology at airports, emphasizing the lack of independent evaluation regarding its accuracy and privacy safeguards.
The TSA has implemented facial recognition at over 80 airports, with plans for expansion to 400+ airports, prompting alarm from lawmakers and privacy advocates over potential privacy infringements.
While TSA claims travelers can opt out of facial recognition screenings, the lawmakers pointed out inconsistencies in training for transport security officers handling opt-outs, potentially discouraging passengers from exercising their rights.
The officials from TSA and DHS insisted that personal data is not retained by facial recognition machines, yet lawmakers remain cautious about the implications of extensive biometric data collection.
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