Europe challenges US on passenger data
Last updated at 09:48 22 April 2004
The US yesterday warned Euro MPs their decision to challenge a post-September 11 deal on sharing airline passenger details could create a 'very difficult situation'.
The European Parliament said the agreement violates privacy laws. It allows personal information such as e-mail addresses and credit card details to be exchanged between US and European security services.
The assembly voted to challenge the deal at the European Court of Justice. Judges could make a ruling, within three months.
After September 11, Washington demanded airlines flying to the US provide extensive passenger data within 15 minutes of departure.
Airlines face fines of £3,400 per passenger if they fail to comply. EU chief Chris Patten pleaded with the chamber to back the 'sensible' data arrangements.
He said: 'If we had been through what New York has been through we would want our government to do everything to save our security.'
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