Editor's note:Facial recognition technology has increasingly been used in China, from airports, hotels, hospitals, restaurants and even tourist spots. Guo Bing, an associate professor of law at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, has filed a lawsuit against a local safari park for requiring members to walk through a mandatory facial recognition lane for admission. While facial technology has many benefits, there are still privacy concerns and risks of personal data leaks. Forum readers share their opinions.

ceciliazhang (China)

It isn't the technology we should be worrying about, but the people. There are so many concerns about privacy and security issues. So private businesses should not be allowed to use the technology until it is tightly regulated.

Nancy (US)

My concern is that my data might get leaked or sold to some company. My cellphone could be unlocked, my account hacked, and what would I do? Passwords can be changed, but I just can't change my face. The government needs to start regulating this face identification. Misuse of data ought to come with penalties. Companies should face serious consequences if they fail to follow the rules.

A passenger checks in using a facial recognition system at Beijing Daxing International Airport on Sept 25, 2019. Passengers will be able to get their boarding passes with the help of the system without showing any ID cards. [Photo by Zou Hong/China Daily]

Johanna (China)

Facial recognition really marks a leap forward in transportation. Truly, technology facilitates clothing, dining, traveling and dwelling.

Markwu (Malaysia)

The technology helps law enforcement departments preempt criminals. The nightmare of terrorist bombers in high traffic public places. Facial recognition is necessary, for these days, prevention is better than cure.

A Qingdao police officer uses facial recognition technology to cross-reference an image with pictures in a database. FENG KAIMING / FOR CHINA DAILY

Shiyi (China)

Facial recognition technology can help police find abducted children and get them reunited with their family. Science technology changes the way we live entirely for the better.

Visitors try out facial recognition technology at the Meitu booth during an exhibition in Fuzhou, capital of Fujian province, on May 6, 2019. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/China Daily]

Joel (UK)

Facial recognition is not a problem for me. I enjoy the speed and convenience of the boarding process at the airport. Over time, such technology could eliminate the need to carry anything to prove your identity almost everywhere you go.

A visitor tries 3D facial recognition tech on Tuesday at the Light of Internet Expo of the sixth World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/China Daily]