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Your Face Is Now a Trade Secret — How to Protect It

Artificial Intelligence & Technology, Consumer Protection & Advocacy, Cybersecurity & Digital Safety, Legal Rights & Intellectual Property, Privacy & Data Protection /

Facial recognition systems can identify you in seconds with accuracy rates above 99% in controlled testing. Companies collect and monetize facial templates, which can be protected as trade secrets when kept confidential and misappropriated. This article explains how trade secret law applies to facial data and what steps you can take to protect it. What […]

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Airport facial recognition opt-out sign

The Airport Facial Recognition Opt-Out You Didn’t Know Existed

Consumer Rights & Awareness, Privacy & Civil Liberties, Security & Surveillance, Technology & Innovation, Travel & Aviation /

Yes—airport facial recognition is optional, and you can opt out and request a manual ID/boarding pass check. Airlines and CBP/TSA partners must provide an alternative screening method without denying boarding. This article explains where face scans appear, how to refuse them, and when to consult a lawyer if your rights are ignored. What’s Really Happening

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