https://techmonitor.ai/technology/emerging-technology/the-irs-u-turn-on-facial-recognition-could-spell-trouble-biometric-id

The US Inland Revenue Service this week backtracked on plans to use facial recognition for online identity checks, following criticism from members of Congress and privacy advocates. The decision points to a rocky road ahead for the many public and private sector organisations planning to use biometrics as part of their digital identity plans, and the start-ups hoping to capitalise on the opportunity. 

This week, the IRS announced that it would “transition away” from using digital ID provider ID.me for online identity checks. Last year, it awarded the company a contract to provide facial recognition checks for taxpayers accessing their records online. ID.me’s service requires users to record a video selfie in order to authenticate their identity, the New York Times reported.