E-Mail Privacy: What You May Be Giving In When You Are Flying Out
Since 5 march 2003, United States authorities have had access to most European airlines\' passenger databases. According to this agreement – justified by the need to fight international terrorism – the European commission gives the USA online access to passenger name record (PNR) data of all Europe-based airline carriers for flights that go to, from or through the USA. Photo credit: Eduard Kachan The PNR data consist of all relevant information related to a passenger\'s flight: departure and return flights, connecting flights, special services required on board the flight (meals such as kosher or halal), payment information (such as the credit cards used to purchase the ticket) and e-mail address. EU forbids the transfer of personal data to other countries ...
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