When traveling, many people allow their face to be scanned at the airport.
There is A mountain of problems Facial recognition technology has made impressive advances, but perhaps its biggest problem is that people are unaware of who they are. Allow opt-out.
Not only can you choose not to have your face scanned at the airport, but in theory it seems surprisingly easy.
by Transportation Security Administration FAQ: “Passengers’ participation in the TSA biometric technology test is optional. Please notify TSA officers if you would prefer a standard ID check.”
Everyone, regardless of nationality You can opt out of face scanning For travel within the U.S. For international travel, U.S. citizens can opt out, but foreigners are required to participate. With a few exceptions.
All you need to do is stand away from the camera when presenting your ID to a TSA officer. Say something like“We will no longer use biometric authentication. We will have a standard authentication process.”
An officer will then manually check your ID and match it to your face, just like before.
The TSA has explained to both the public and Congress that the technology is optional, and TSA and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are also required to post clear signage informing passengers of their right to opt out.
But these signs are often hard to spot. Passenger reportsWhen facial recognition researchers, including some U.S. senators, have called for opt-outs, they have been met with hostility and disgust, raising questions about how voluntary the technology really is.
A spokesman for Senator Jeff Merkley said: The Washington Post When he tried to opt out at Reagan National Airport in Washington, he was told there would be significant delays. Of course, there were no delays.
Apart from the TSA, Individual airlines Depending on the airline you’re traveling with, they may scan your face instead of your boarding pass, but you can opt out of this if it’s a domestic flight.
