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Friday, December 22, 2006

Report Claims TSA Violated Privacy Act


Secure Flight, the U.S. government's stalled program to screen domestic air passengers against terrorism watch lists, violated federal law during a crucial test phase, according to a report to be issued today by the Homeland Security Department's privacy office. (Washington Post, Friday)

Whom should you trust more with your safety and privacy? Bureaucrats or businessmen?

FEE Timely Classic
Privatizing Airline Safety and Security by Paul A. Cleveland and Thomas L. Tacker