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.
  • rottingleaf@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 months ago

    One day you can ascend to even go smartphone-free.

    Ascended to that in late 2014 because using a smartphone was a trigger for my anxiety.

    Back to using those since 2020 because of WhatsApp calls, apps for every shit and such being needed in life.

    • LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      3·
      4 months ago

      I have two these days, one Google™️ Pixel™️ for all government and job bullshit, and one crappy old riced to hell and back Sony for everything else. No Google play, no SIM, rooted and ROM’d, no problems, just a neat multi tool in a pinch.