EDPB opines on the use of facial recognition in airports
July 24, 2024
On 23 May 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued Opinion 11/2024 on the use of facial recognition to streamline airport passengers’ flow (the Opinion). The Opinion considered the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) by airport operators and airline companies for the purpose of streamlining passenger flow at the airport (security checkpoints, baggage drop-off, boarding, and access to passenger lounges) where processing of personal data is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).