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Digi Yatra

Context

Recent findings from a study highlight concerns about the potential misuse of facial recognition technology, such as the Digi Yatra app. While Digi Yatra aims to streamline airport check-ins and boarding, there is significant apprehension regarding the abuse of biometric data by private entities.

About

Developed by: Digi Yatra Foundation and the Ministry of Civil Aviation
Objective: To provide air travelers with a hassle-free, frictionless, and health-risk-free experience.
Functionality: It uses facial biometrics as a single token to digitally confirm travel, identification, and health data.
Technology: It is based on a Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) ecosystem with Privacy by Design principles to ensure security and privacy of biometric and personal information.
Process: It links a traveler’s boarding pass to a facial recognition system (FRS) for quicker identification and smoother passage through boarding gates and pre-security checks.

Fact Box: Face Recognition Technology

Facial recognition is a way of identifying a human face through technology known as biometrics, oftentimes mapping facial features from a photograph or video and then comparing the information with a database of known faces to find a match.
It uses technology and biometrics — typically through AI — to identify human faces.

Pros	Cons
Easy and time-saving Safety: Airports use facial recognition to identify criminals or potential threats. Identify criminals from photos or videos. Find missing persons using facial recognition technology. Phone security: Many phones today use facial recognition to unlock or verify your identity before purchasing.	Mistaken identity: Relying on facial recognition alone can lead to falsely identifying criminal suspects. Inaccuracies with older adults Wearing a mask, sunglasses, or even certain makeup can make it less accurate. It can violate privacy Poses security risks Potential ownership issues

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17th September 2024 (10 Topics)

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Digi Yatra

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Fact Box: Face Recognition Technology

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