I was just at an airport that was doing this. I entered my ID into a slot and they scanned my face. There was a sign that said that the face scan would be immediately deleted, but I don’t believe it. I didn’t really want to be face scanned but I also didn’t want to make a scene.
You have the right to decline.
Edit: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/11/tsa-airport-security-facial-recognition/
A TSA spokesman told me that if you say no, it won’t take you longer to clear airport security, and you won’t be subject to extra screening.
Yeah, but I was very caught off guard and they didn’t advertise that as an option.
When I flew out of DSM they had a sign right before the agent informing us of the facial recognition and it was fairly small where it said you could decline. I actually did decline, but I think the majority of people did it just because that’s what the agent told them to do. They didn’t question it at all.
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Why does the TSA even get funding for stuff like this? They’re the tiger-repellant rock of government agencies. Every TSA employee’s shift should begin with a self-report phone call to the Fraud, Waste & Abuse hotline.
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Pretty sure Wal*Mart and Target also use it in their stores.
Came in on an international flight from the UK to US recently and at US CBP they barely said “hello,” didn’t even ask for passports, declaration form or anything. Had all four of us in my family get a quick pic on the webcam and pushed us through within about 30 seconds. It was nice to keep the line moving but a little freaky that he didn’t even ask to see our actual passports.
I heard covid is still a thing.
You take it off when they check your ID.
Only if they put one on first!
