Biometric automation not ready for mainstream, yet?

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COMMENT - Airlines and airport piloting biometric automation to process passengers must consider carefully how to proceed. Projects such as Gatwick airport self-boarding trial are likely to be watched very closely by data protection watchdogs globally. Their stance to facial recognition is clear - its a significant privacy risk and needs to be managed carefully.


UK Information Commissioner makes her position clear: Live facial recognition technology - data protection law applies while French Supervisory Authority Publishes Guidance on Facial Recognition takes an equally careful stance.