Press Release
☷Secretary Buttigieg Announces First Industry Wide Privacy Review of U S Airlines
U.S. Department of Transportation ( By Press Release office)
Mar 23,2024
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The Department of Transportation ( DOT ) is going to review the privacy practices of the ten largest airlines in the US . They want to make sure that passengers ' personal information is being handled properly and not shared or monetized without their consent . If any problematic practices are found , the DOT will take action , such as investigations or enforcement actions . The goal is to protect passengers ' sensitive data and ensure that airlines are being responsible with it . Senator Ron Wyden also praised this initiative and will work with the DOT to hold airlines accountable for any privacy abuses . This privacy review is the first of many that will be conducted regularly to ensure compliance with the law . The OACP staff talked with Senator Wyden ' s office to get their expertise on consumer privacy issues and help create the privacy review program . As part of the review , DOT sent a letter to airlines asking for information in three areas: how they handle passenger data , any complaints about mishandling personal information , and details about privacy training . This review is part of the Biden - Harris Administration ' s efforts to protect consumer privacy . The FTC is also proposing changes to protect children ' s data and crack down on surveillance and lax data security . DOT has been working to expand consumer rights for airline passengers , including proposing a ban on family seating fees and ensuring fee transparency and passenger compensation . If consumers have privacy - related complaints or comments , they can contact the U . S . Department of Transportation . For more information on DOT ' s privacy authority , visit their website . Hey , check out the privacy guidelines for aviation consumers on this government website .
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