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QUESTION

How can individuals remove their biometric data from surveillance systems and databases?

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Individuals cannot easily remove their biometric data from surveillance systems and databases once collected.

  • Biometric data like faces and fingerprints cannot be changed like credit cards or Social Security numbers.
  • There is typically no opt-out or removal mechanism for biometric databases.
  • Data proliferates from one database to another, making removal difficult.
  • Companies often collect biometric data without proper notice and consent as required by law.