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·
      5 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·
        5 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·
        5 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.