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Arizona Citizens Tracked In Facial Recognition Database In First Step For 'REAL ID' Implementation

Arizona Citizens Tracked In Facial Recognition Database In First Step For 'REAL ID' Implementation

Authored by Aaron Kesel via ActivistPost.com,

Arizona citizens are now in a government database that uses facial recognition technology to track them simply for getting a driver’s license.

This allows federal and local law enforcement to use the “perpetual lineup” of suspects not accused of a crime to see if someone is wanted for a crime, Arizona Capitol Times reported.

The state says that the program is to prevent identity theft and fraud. Here’s how it works according to Arizona Capitol Times.