MEPs to vote on collection of airline passenger data PNR - Clune

The European Parliament will vote today on a controversial EU law that will enable the authorities to gather more information about passengers flying in and out of the EU. If passed the PNR or Passenger Name Record Directive, will oblige airlines to hand over data on their passengers to the relevant EU authorities. Those supporting the directive say it will help fight terrorism and serious crime. However, those against argue it will breach people’s privacy and lead to unnecessary data retention. The Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune, who is on the European Parliament’s Transport Committee, says it’s essential the PNR Directive comes into force.

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