I'm legitimately surprised at the amount of actual morons in this thread popping out with the ol "They already have it why not just make it as easy as possible for them to continually keep an updated database of your current facial appearance?".

Same vein as "I have nothing to hide so privacy invasions are fine!". Fuck off with this cattle-ass mindset.

Fascinating how many "people" here are saying it's ok, "you're already on camera", "your picture is on your ID "...

And? I'll still say no.

Last time I tried to opt out of the face scan the TSA agent literally laughed in my face, the rule of law is a joke in this country.

Every time I opt out I am mysteriously pulled aside for a "randomized check."

My question is does opt out keep them from imaging your id in any way? Because my id already has my photo.

We were told it was not optional coming home from an international flight last month. However, our toddler was with us and nervous and they said we could opt out for him. I said great, thanks. Picked him up while we were talking and I wasn't really thinking about where I was holding him. The agent looked over, smiled and said hi to get their attention, and I saw him take the image, seconds after we verbally opted out. Sigh.

I'm a bit confused at the technology here...or the logic.

They say they don't store your photo. So how does taking a photo prove anything if there's no data to compare it to?

My dumb ass thought I could do this at immigration. Partner loved me asking

Does this also apply to the face scans they ask U.S. citizens to do when passing the Canadian border?

This never stops them breaking the law, more fake privacy. Start with what you can control, like your apps.