The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the nationwide expansion of its biometric facial recognition program, now covering nearly all non-U.S. citizens entering or leaving the country. The system—implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)—is designed to enhance border security and streamline travel procedures, but it is also sparking debate over privacy and data protection.
Under the new policy, travelers arriving by air, land, or sea will have their photographs captured at border checkpoints. These images are compared against government databases to verify identity and detect potential security risks. U.S. citizens are currently exempt from mandatory participation, though their images may still be collected “incidentally”
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