EU Parliament Endorses New Air-Traveler Data Accord With U.S.
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The European Parliament approved an agreement on the transfer of airline-passenger information to the U.S. to guard against the threat of terrorism.
The European Union assembly endorsed a seven-year accord enabling airlines in Europe to give the U.S. Department of Homeland Security data about trans-Atlantic travelers without violating EU privacy rules. The 19 pieces of information, known as the “passenger name record,” include the seat number, reservation date, payment method and travel itinerary.