Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using facial recognition technology or facial matching software in any airport unless a future law specifically allows it. It also requires the TSA to delete any facial biometric information it has already collected through such technology.

Sec. 2, Definitions: Defines key terms, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), its Administrator, and the meaning of 'airport' as used in federal aviation law.

Sec. 3, Prohibition on use of facial recognition technology: The TSA Administrator cannot use facial recognition or facial matching software in any airport for any purpose unless a later act of Congress expressly authorizes it. Within 90 days of the bill's enactment, the Administrator must destroy all facial biometric information, including images and videos, obtained through such technology.

Sec. 4, Amendments to Aviation and Transportation Security Act: Modifies existing law to exclude facial recognition technology and facial matching software from provisions that allow the TSA to use biometrics and other technologies for security purposes.

Sec. 5, Additional modifications with respect to air transportation security: Amends several sections of federal aviation law to exclude facial recognition technology and facial matching software from the types of technology the TSA may use for security screening and other purposes.