CAPPS Round-Up

April 19, 2004 - Privacy News

CAPPS II (the Computer Assisted Passenger Pre-Screening program) is beginning to look less attractive as more people become aware of the invasiveness of the program, the high probability of false-positives, and the low likelihood of catching terrorists. The US is also having difficulty of convincing the European Union of the benefits of CAPPS II.

For more information see:

Are we any safer now?
From the Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/technology/chi-0404180446apr18,1,6055531.story?coll=chi-technology-hed

MEPs give Commission ultimatum on data transfer to US
From the EUobserver.com (Belgium)
http://www.euobserver.com/index.phtml?aid=15219

Traveler screening system delayed
From the Washington Times (DC)
http://washingtontimes.com/business/20040413-101138-6721r.htm

Last updated April 19, 2004