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Heathrow To Install Facial Recognition Scanners

Posted by timothy on from the don't-get-punched-in-the-nose dept.

itwbennett writes "Slashdot readers will recall that back in February, Heathrow airport required full body scanning for select individuals. Now we learn that the airport is installing facial recognitions scanners. The scanners will be used to capture passengers' faces before entering security checks and again before boarding. The stated goal is to prevent illigal immigration."

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  1. immigrants by Evtim · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Illegal immigrants? Boarding a plane in UK to immigrate to...?