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.
      • 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.