Numerique & Technologie
EU Data Watchdog Issues Guidance on Airport Privacy
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has published an exploration of data privacy issues encountered at airports, focusing on how passenger information is handled during security and border checks. As airports increasingly adopt biometric and digital surveillance technologies, the EDPS highlights the risks to individuals' privacy and personal data rights. The guidance emphasizes the need for transparency and strict compliance with EU data protection laws by airport operators and authorities. This is particularly relevant as travel volumes rise with new digital requirement standards.
Travelers should be aware of how their personal data is used in airport security.