Facial recognition: Where and how you can opt out

This report explains that facial recognition use at U.S. airports (TSA/CBP) is voluntary and outlines how to opt out via manual ID checks, then surveys wider deployments in commercial and government settings, the patchwork of U.S. federal/state policies and global rules (EU AI Act, Australia, UK, China), and key privacy concerns such as low awareness, social pressure, limited opt-out in certain contexts, and data-handling risks; it also highlights emerging proposals like the Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025 and encourages travelers to know their rights and opt out where possible.