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PCLOB Staff Report Recommends TSA’s Facial Recognition Program Remain Voluntary, Improve Transparency and Oversight
May 10, 2025
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Face Surveillance & Biometrics
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Surveillance Oversight
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Traveler Screening & Border Surveillance
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Updates
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EPIC Endorses Traveler Privacy Protection Act
May 9, 2025
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Face Surveillance & Biometrics
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Surveillance Oversight
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KQED: Traveling Internationally? What to Know About Airport Phone Searches at the US Border
May 7, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
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Government AI Use
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Privacy Laws
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REAL ID Rollout in U.S. Airports
May 6, 2025
On May 7, 2025, the Transportation and Security Administration (TSA) is set to begin enforcing “REAL ID” requirements at airport checkpoints.
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Surveillance Oversight
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Travel + Leisure: Yes, You Can Opt Out of TSA Facial Recognition—Here’s Why Experts Say You Should
May 5, 2025
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Face Surveillance & Biometrics
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Privacy Laws
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EPIC Comment to Department of State on Notice of Proposed Information Collection: U.S. Passport Application, Renewal Application, and Limited Passport Replacement for Eligible Individuals
April 23, 2025
By notice published February 18, 2025, the United States Department of State (“the Department”) published a 30-day notice of Proposed Information Collection on Applications for Passports
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Surveillance Oversight
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Traveler Screening & Border Surveillance
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APA Comments
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The Intercept: The Unusual Nonprofit That Helps ICE Spy on Wire Transfers
April 14, 2025
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Data Protection
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Government Databases
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Government Records & Privacy
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Intelligence Surveillance
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Location Tracking
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404 Media: Inside a Powerful Database ICE Uses to Identify and Deport People
April 9, 2025
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Data Protection
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Government Records & Privacy
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Surveillance Oversight
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Traveler Screening & Border Surveillance
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News
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The Seattle Times: Tips for travelers entering U.S.: Check your visa, turn off your phone
April 8, 2025
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Consumer Privacy
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Surveillance Oversight
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Traveler Screening & Border Surveillance
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News
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Newsweek: What Green Card and Visa Holders Need to Know Ahead of Summer Travel Season
April 4, 2025
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Consumer Privacy
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Surveillance Oversight
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Traveler Screening & Border Surveillance
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News
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