Traveling this summer? Maybe don’t let the airport scan your face. - eviltoast
You have the right to opt out of facial recognition tech. Here’s how.
  • Travelers can opt out of facial recognition at US airports by requesting manual ID verification, though resistance or intimidation may occur.
  • Facial recognition poses privacy risks, including potential data breaches, misidentification, and normalization of surveillance.
  • The Algorithmic Justice League’s “Freedom Flyers” campaign aims to raise awareness of these issues and encourage passengers to exercise their right to opt out.
  • merde alors@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    1962·
    4 months ago

    For international flights, US citizens can opt out but foreign nationals have to participate in face scanning, with some exceptions.

        • Dagnet@lemmy.worldEnglish
          32·
          4 months ago

          I remember when travelling in the US (Im a foreigner) there was a vip pass thingy to skip lines and enter without even talking to a migration officer (I think). Really seemed like a rich person pass

          • noseatbelt@lemmy.caEnglish
            12·
            4 months ago

            I’m Canadian and I used to have a pass like that. It was $50 at the time and valid for 5 years.

          • M500@lemmy.mlEnglish
            61·
            4 months ago

            Yeah, there are two different programs. One is for domestic flights and one is for domestic and international.

            I did the domestic flight one once because it was free with my credit card.

            But I had to fill out some forms and interview in person.

            I only got to use it once because they vip lanes were always closed.

            It’s only worth it if you need to travel a lot.

            Additionally, I’ve never really suffered long lines through airport security.

            The long lines are typically at immigrations and you can’t skip those outside of being a diplomat or private jet rich.