Apple has been using your face data for security for seven years. You likely use your fingerprint to unlock at least a few of your devices.But have you paid with your palm at Whole Foods yet? Did the Transportation Security Administration scan your face the last time you were at the airport? Using biometric info like your fingerprint and face can save a little time, but a whole lot of potential security risks come along for the ride.Should you give companies and agencies access to your most personal data? I’ve got the scoop so you can decide for yourself.

Catching a flight any time soon?
You’ve probably used the old TSA tech, similar to Apple’s Face ID. They snap a pic and compare it to your ID to confirm it’s really you trying to get through security. Nice to know: They say they delete images of you once you’re through the process.

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The TSA’s new Touchless Identity Solution works a little differently. All you do is look at a camera and wait for an agent to give you the green light. Fast and easy! What’s the catch?
For this process to work, you’ll need a U.S. passport and TSA PreCheck. You’ll also need to be a member of a participating airline’s loyalty program. When you check in through your airline’s app, you’ll be prompted to opt into a biometrics scan.If you opt in, you’ll allow the TSA to add your photo to a cloud-based verification service. Step up to the camera, and it matches your live image with the stored one. The TSA says both images are deleted within 24 hours of your flight’s departure.