Aviation Securityand
Personal PrivacyHas the Government gone too
far?
Pamella A. Seay, JD, LLMFlorida Gulf Coast University
November 19, 2010IFTTA NA
Evolving Standards
• LASP - Large Aircraft Security Program• GA Secure Airport Watch Program• Confiscation of electronic devices and
data• Full Body Searches:– Electronic Scanners– Patdown Searches
• USA PATRIOT Act
Large Aircraft Security ProgramLarge Aircraft Security Program
Summary of LASP: 12,500 lb. aircraftSummary of LASP: 12,500 lb. aircraft
• Proposed, October 2008, withdrawn 2009• Expected to be re-introduced 2011• Requires:– Criminal history and threat assessment of all flight
crew– Comparison to No-Fly List for all passengers– Security program development, with audits– Security personnel, training, notice requirements
Laptops at the Border
• US v. Romm, 455 F. 3d 990 (9th Cir. 2006), US v Arnold, 523 F. 3d 941 (9th Cir. 2008)
• Search and seizure of computers, discs, electronic media at the border is permitted
• No warrant or probable cause necessary
GA Secure Program
• See it
Example of Body ScanExample of Body Scan
Title
USA PATRIOT Act
• Uniting and Strengthening America by
• Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001