Ask The Expert: Why is the IRS considering using facial recognition for tax returns?

Ask The Expert: Why is the IRS considering using facial recognition for tax returns?
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There's a big change coming for people who use the IRS's website to make payments, file returns, or check their tax records. Soon, you will have to prove who you are - by taking a selfie.

On Ask the Expert, Cybersecurity expert Nick Powers joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the importance of identity protection and the use of facial recognition.

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