Big Brother Watch have warned that this facial recognition drive “affects everyone with a passport” — threatening rights and civil liberties

  • mannycalavera@feddit.uk
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    24 days ago

    Isn’t the whole point of having a photo on your passport so that someone can recognise your face? Otherwise why do you think there are pictures in your passport or driving licence at all?

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      24 days ago

      There is a difference between being able to confirm its you when required and being able to track your every move.