facial biometrics data

Amid growing concerns about the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) across sectors, the NITI Aayog has sought clarity from the government regarding possible passenger data storage, as well as compliance with the laws and trustworthiness of the ecosystem governing Digi Yatra, a flight boarding system that uses this technology and which the government proposes to use in the aviation sector in future. The Digi Yatra Policy envisages Digi Yatra as a completely voluntary scheme. Where the passengers sign up and consent…