US Face Scanning Program Concerns Privacy Groups

surveillance –n. the act of watching people or developments often for law enforcement purposes

biometric –adj. involving the use or study of biological measurements such as appearance, height, weight, etc.

scans –n. the act of taking a digital picture of something with detailed information that can be shared

fingerprints –n. the impression of a person’s fingertips used for identification

authorize –v. to permit

database –n. a collection of information, usually digital, that can be searched and studied

hacking –n. secretly accessing digital information to take it or cause damage

option –n. to opportunity to choose between two or more possibilities