IRS to end facial recognition for identity verification
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National story. 51 articles from 33 sources. 31 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Feb 8, 2022.
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8 sourcesIRS will 'transition away' from facial recognition plan amid widespread criticism
IRS to abandon facial recognition plan after firestorm of criticism
IRS says it will stop using facial recognition after controversy over ID.me verification
The IRS will move away using ID.me's facial recognition verification for IRS.gov
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15 sourcesIRS Announces Transition Away From Facial Recognition Verification
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8 sourcesIRS to abandon facial recognition plan after firestorm of criticism
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3 articlesUS lawmakers urge IRS to halt plan to use facial recognition on millions of taxpayers
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The story so far
2 developments- Feb 4, 2022New legislation would ban IRS from using facial recognition software on taxpayers
- Feb 7, 2022IRS to end facial recognition for identity verification
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Quiet for 1713 daysLast development · Feb 7, 2022 — IRS to end facial recognition for identity verification