Debate Over TSA Facial Recognition Limits Heats Up
Major U.S. airlines, travel groups, and airports have urged the Senate to oppose a bill that seeks to limit TSA's usage of facial recognition software at security checkpoints. The legislation aims to protect passengers' rights by ensuring an opt-out option and preventing data misuse.
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In a significant development, major U.S. airlines, travel groups, and airports have collectively urged the Senate to oppose a proposed bill that aims to curtail the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) use of facial recognition technology at airport security checkpoints.
The Senate Commerce Committee is expected to examine bipartisan legislation on Wednesday, which seeks to safeguard American passengers' rights by providing an option to opt out of TSA facial recognition screenings and to curb the misuse of passenger data.
According to a letter obtained by Reuters from Airlines for America, U.S. Travel, and two airport groups, the proposed bill might lead to "considerable increases in wait times by slowing down identity verification processes at every airport security checkpoint."
(With inputs from agencies.)
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