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DOJ, DOC, DHS to Expand Face Scanning Use Through 2023

DOJ and the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security are among 10 agencies planning to expand facial recognition technology use through fiscal 2023, GAO reported Tuesday. Expansion plans include new face-scanning systems, pilot testing and upgrading existing systems, GAO said.…

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DHS’ Customs and Border Protection is collaborating with the Transportation Security Administration on efforts to “automate the identity verification process at airports for travelers,” GAO said. It surveyed 24 agencies, 18 of which reported using face-scanning technology in fiscal 2020.