Facial Recognition Technology: Current and Planned Uses by Federal Agencies GAO-21-526 Published: Aug 24, 2021. “Recent advancements in facial recognition technology have increased its accuracy and its usage. Our earlier work has included examinations of its use by federal law enforcement, at ports of entry, and in commercial settings. For this report, we surveyed 24 federal agencies about their use of this technology.

• 16 reported using it for digital access or cybersecurity, such as allowing employees to unlock agency smartphones with it
• 6 reported using it to generate leads in criminal investigations
• 5 reported using it for physical security, such as controlling access to a building or facility
• 10 said they planned to expand its use…”