TSA's "CAPPS II" System Prompts Lawsuit

ghettoboy22 writes "A local news station is reporting that a lawsuit is being filed in US District Court here in Alaska tomorrow morning, challenging part of the TSA's "CAPPS II" system. Here in Alaska, roads only link approx. 10% of the state, making air travel the equivalent mode of transportation as a traditional motor vehicle is in the rest of the country, and where being red-flagged means you couldn't even leave your own town/village! The matter is further complicated by the fact that many smaller towns in the state have no street addressing system, which is part of what CAPPS II aims to collect on travelers. Forbes.com is also carring a Reuters copy of the story as well. Here's to hoping it's the first step to a successful legal battle!"

Comments

Re:So it only affects people we don't want flying?

[Gabey]

No, that's not what we want, because there's no control/monitoring over who is considered "suspicious" and the false positive rate is FAR too high.

A false positive for these people would mean that they can't leave their own town...that's a serious problem.

Re:So it only affects people we don't want flying?

[HeghmoH]

No. You should not be prevented from participating in society merely because you're "suspicious".