[lbo-talk] CAPPS II

[Steven]

>> I'm curious, how many on the list will evaluate alternative forms of 
>> travel before giving out this type of information? ....
>>
>> "CAPPS II, would require all airline travelers to provide full names, 
>> home addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth when they book 
>> flights"


>How is this different from the information you give when you reserve the
>flight on the Web now, except for the date of birth?

Currently, any information you provide to an airline is NOT automatically
shared with other commercial entities or government agencies and compared
against other commercial databases.  This type of data aggregation allows
for the formation of a comprehensive profile on travelers, that may later be
shared amongst government agencies and private firms.  With this type of
data aggregation, the government may not only know when you traveled and
where, they may also know all of the items (i.e. books) that you purchased
on your credit card and what items you bought at the grocery store, via your
loyalty card.  Once this door is opened, I'm not quite sure how it gets
closed.

Steven