eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/dhs-inspector-general-finds-tsa-not-properly-safeguarding-passenger-facial DHS Inspector General Finds That TSA is Not Properly Safeguarding Passenger Facial Recognition Data
A federal watchdog found the TSA's facial recognition vendor could quietly pull passenger driver's license and passport images during routine system work, with no tracking of what was taken or proof it was ever deleted. TSA had no clear policy and never told travelers their data might be exposed.
— via EFF Deeplinks, Sophia Cope