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Mail Online
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

TSA is quietly adding facial recognition tech to 400 US airports

Facial recognition screening is being quietly rolled out to 400 locations across the US, with full operation expected by 2030 or 2040.
The program has raised concerns about privacy and the potential for a national surveillance state. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Senate bill could end expansion of TSA face recognition tech

A newly introduced Senate bill, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act, could put a halt to the TSA's plans to expand its use of facial recognition technology.
If passed, the bill would give the TSA 90 days to end its use of the technology and delete all facial biometric data. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Senators move to ban TSA's facial recognition screenings

Bipartisan senators introduced a bill to block TSA from using facial recognition technology at airports.
The bill aims to protect traveler privacy and require congressional approval for any future use of the technology. [ more ]
Who What Wear
3 months ago
Fashion & style

I Need Victoria Beckham to Explain How She Got Through TSA In These Stilettos

Victoria Beckham wore Balenciaga's controversial Pantaleggings to the airport
Despite their impracticality, she managed to get through TSA without any issues [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Running

Miami marathon medal or ninja weapon? Design might draw airport security scrutiny

Marathon medals from the Lifetime Miami Marathon and Half Marathon may be confiscated by TSA agents at airports if they resemble throwing stars.
Runners are being advised to pack their medals in checked luggage or mail them home to avoid potential confiscation. [ more ]
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