The DHS Inspector General has begun an audit of the TSA's use of facial recognition technology in airports, spurred by bipartisan concerns from lawmakers and privacy advocates. Senator Jeff Merkley led a group of Senators calling for the investigation, expressing worries about the lack of opt-out options for passengers. Identity verification via facial recognition is set to expand, and this move aims to assess its impact on security and privacy. The audit reflects growing scrutiny over the balance between security measures and individual rights amid increasing surveillance.
I've long sounded the alarm about the TSA's expanding use of facial recognition ... I'll keep pushing for strong Congressional oversight.
The audit will determine the extent to which TSA's facial recognition and identification technologies enhance security screening to identify persons of interest.
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