Wednesday, January 3, 2007

US / EU Spy Deal (Hello Brazil)

The EU has negotiated a deal to allow the U.S. to spy on travelers coming from Europe or Britain, according to the Telegraph, and All Headline News. Details of the deal were made available through a Freedom of Information request to the Department of Transport.

Under the terms of the deal, the U.S. authorities can demand 34 different types of records for inspection including bank and credit card statements of travelers. They can also demand access to email messages sent or received through an email address given to airlines and complete flight history, including itineraries, religious, and dietary restrictions. (more)