Traveling this summer? Maybe don’t let the airport scan your face. - eviltoast
  • 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.
  • GBU_28@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    Wait are you really arguing Australia as a privacy and security IMPROVEMENT on three rest of western countries?

    • Cocodapuf@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      It sounds like it is an improvement for domestic flights. I don’t see anything that invalidates that argument…