Re: [privacy] U.S. Given Information on EU Travelers' Sexual Orientati on

["Paul Ferguson" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

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Also, some additional information comes to light, such as the
fact that DHS will keep EU personal traveler records for 17 years:

 http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2194867/keep-british-personal-years

- - ferg



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- -- "Paul Ferguson" <fergdawg () netzero net> wrote:

Via PinkNews.co.uk (props, Pogo Was Right).

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The European Commission quietly approved an agreement this Monday which
gives the US Department of Homeland Security unprecedented access to the
personal information of anyone on a transatlantic flight, including details
of their sexual orientation.

The DHS insists on the right to use the information for disease control,
and there are fears that gay passengers may be singled out as possible HIV
risks.

The plans involve upgrading information which is already sent by airlines
to the DHS on the 4-million-plus Britons who visit the US every year,
including payment details, home address and the passengers in-flight meal
choice.

The agreement adds 19 possible new categories, including information on
ethnic origin, political and philosophical opinions, credit card numbers,
trade union membership, sex life and details of the passengers' health.


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More:
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-5008.html

- - ferg

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