Through its facial matching technology, TSA claims it can more efficiently and conveniently verify that the person in front of an agent is the person shown on their identification. Theoretically, there should be visible signage that notifies travelers they can proceed through airport security without doing the facial scan. Many travelers may not know this but you can exercise the right to opt of this tool's face scan. Saira Hussain, a senior staff attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, declines the face scan every time she travels. AdvertisementYou can simply decline by stating to an agent that you do not want your photo taken and want to opt out of a face scan.

Source: Huffington Post December 20, 2025 12:03 UTC