Yes. TSA is committed to protecting passenger privacy. Under normal operating conditions TSA facial comparison technology deletes traveler data and images immediately after your identity is verified. If you use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, your information is deleted within 24 hours of your scheduled departure time.
In rare instances TSA will collect and temporarily retain photos and data to test the accuracy of TSA’s facial comparison technology. These data collection mode events are limited in time and place and begin with passenger notification signs. If you decline to participate you will receive standard identity verification and will not lose your place in line.
We secure all personal data and images used or temporarily stored by our facial comparison technology. Additionally, all of TSA’s facial comparison technologies adhere to DHS and TSA cybersecurity requirements.