Airport Face Scans: Know Your Rights About Avoiding Facial Recognition Scans At Airports!
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How Opting Out Could Save Your Privacy This Summer!
ST. PAUL, MN – As summer travel ramps up, millions are heading to airports. Amidst the hustle, one concern looms large: facial recognition technology. While convenient, this tech poses significant privacy risks. Luckily, you have the right to opt out. Hereâs how.
Why Opting Out Matters
Facial recognition at airports is increasingly common. Despite the techâs promise to speed up security, it raises serious privacy issues.
Risks include data breaches, misidentification, and racial bias. More concerning, it normalizes surveillance, potentially leading to a society where your every move is monitored.
Your Right to Say No
Many travelers don’t know they can decline facial recognition. In the U.S., all domestic passengers can opt out. For international flights, U.S. citizens can opt out, while foreign nationals generally cannot.
To refuse, stand away from the camera, keep your face covered, and say, âI opt out of biometrics. I want the standard verification process.â
Challenges in Opting Out
Though opting out is your right, itâs not always straightforward. Reports indicate some passengers face resistance when requesting manual ID checks. Additionally, signage about opt-out rights is often hard to find. Be prepared to assert your rights firmly and clearly.
The Push for Awareness
The Algorithmic Justice League has launched the âFreedom Flyersâ campaign to raise awareness of these opt-out rights. With record numbers of travelers this summer, now is the perfect time to be informed about your rights and the implications of facial recognition.
How Facial Recognition Works
Over 80 U.S. airports are testing facial recognition, with plans for more. The goal is to reduce âfrictionâ at security checkpoints. However, this tech comes with significant risks. Data breaches and wrongful arrests have already occurred. Moreover, AI bias means people of color are more likely to be misidentified.
The Broader Impact of Facial Recognition
Facial recognitionâs use in airports could normalize widespread surveillance. Live biometrics, a more invasive form, could track individuals in public spaces, leading to a chilling effect on free speech and assembly.
Data Deletion Concerns
If youâre not a U.S. citizen, your photo may be stored for up to 75 years and shared with various authorities. U.S. citizensâ photos are supposedly deleted after 12 hours, but doubts remain. Even if photos are deleted, the âface printâ data might not be, posing ongoing privacy risks.
Why Opting Out Still Matters
Even if your face has already been scanned, itâs worth opting out in the future. Public pressure has led to the deletion of face data before, as seen with Facebook. Each refusal is a stand for biometric rights and can contribute to broader changes.
Conclusion
As you travel this summer, remember your rights regarding facial recognition. Opting out is a viable and important choice. Stay informed, assert your rights, and consider the broader implications of this technology on your privacy.
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