Ridge: CAPPS II to be examined by privacy expert

April 10, 2003 - CAPPS News

Tom Ridge, Homeland Security Secretary, said in Congressional testimony that the CAPPS II program will not be tested until a Chief Privacy Officer has been appointed and examined the program. Ridge further said that a CPO has been identified, although not yet announced, and that the TSA is working on a "trusted flier" program to get frequent travelers through security more quickly.

Also at the panel, John McCain (R-AZ) urged Ridge to deploy military surveillance technology at border crossings.

Source: National Journal's Technology Daily

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Last updated April 11, 2003