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Title: IRS to Require Facial Recognition?
Post by: Dos Equis on January 31, 2022, 08:15:14 PM

This is a bridge too far.

Privacy Advocates, Lawmakers Concerned About IRS's Facial Recognition Plan
“No one should be forced to submit to facial recognition as a condition of accessing essential government services," said Sen. Ron Wyden.
By
Mary Papenfuss
01/31/2022
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/irs-online-facial-recognition-fears_n_61f77401e4b02de5f51ad590

Title: Re: IRS to Require Facial Recognition?
Post by: chaos on February 01, 2022, 05:50:44 PM

ID to vote is racist!!! >:(

Title: Re: IRS to Require Facial Recognition?
Post by: Agnostic007 on February 01, 2022, 07:56:43 PM

I'm about 3 slices of pizza away from my iphone not unlocking with face ID...

Title: Re: IRS to Require Facial Recognition?
Post by: chaos on February 01, 2022, 08:00:50 PM

Quote from: Agnostic007 on February 01, 2022, 07:56:43 PM

I'm about 3 slices of pizza away from my iphone not unlocking with face ID...

Have you tried working out? :D

Title: Re: IRS to Require Facial Recognition?
Post by: Agnostic007 on February 03, 2022, 12:28:19 AM

Quote from: chaos on February 01, 2022, 08:00:50 PM

Have you tried working out? :D

6 days a week.. but I am a foodie. It's a cross I bear

Title: Re: IRS to Require Facial Recognition?
Post by: Skeletor on February 07, 2022, 02:08:10 PM

IRS announces transition away from use of third-party verification involving facial recognition

The IRS announced it will transition away from using a third-party service for facial recognition to help authenticate people creating new online accounts. The transition will occur over the coming weeks in order to prevent larger disruptions to taxpayers during filing season.

During the transition, the IRS will quickly develop and bring online an additional authentication process that does not involve facial recognition. The IRS will also continue to work with its cross-government partners to develop authentication methods that protect taxpayer data and ensure broad access to online tools.

"The IRS takes taxpayer privacy and security seriously, and we understand the concerns that have been raised," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. "Everyone should feel comfortable with how their personal information is secured, and we are quickly pursuing short-term options that do not involve facial recognition."

The transition announced today does not interfere with the taxpayer's ability to file their return or pay taxes owed. During this period, the IRS will continue to accept tax filings, and it has no other impact on the current tax season. People should continue to file their taxes as they normally would.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-transition-away-from-use-of-third-party-verification-involving-facial-recognition