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UK: Article from The Register on errors and breakdowns in trial of automated facial scanners in use by border control at Manchester Airport

01 October 2008

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UK border facial scan tests hit by errors and breakdowns (Register, link)

"A trial of automated border control using facial scanners is already in trouble, according to UK Border Agency (UKBA) sources quoted by the Daily Telegraph. The scanners at Manchester airport, said one source, are breaking down on almost a daily basis, and the automatic booths are unable to detect 'tailgating', where two people go through on one passport."

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