Why the PNR Directive is disproportionate and does not protect privacy
8 February 2011
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Last week the European Commission unveiled its proposal for a Directive that allows for the interchange of Passenger Name Records (PNR) relating to all air travellers flying internationally within the European Union. Surprisingly, the drafting of the Directive reveals that it is disproportionate! When you first look at the Directive, with its emphasis on the use of PNR records in relation to “terrorist offences” or “serious transnational crime”, the first response is: “that’s OK with me”. Even when there is
