SEC Bought a Billion Airline Records to Track Travelers—Likely Without a Warrant

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The SEC is subscribing to a global flight database containing over a billion airline records, likely without a warrant, to monitor travelers' activity. This move raises concerns about data privacy and potential surveillance. The SEC's actions have significant implications for individual freedoms and the broader implications for the airline industry are still unfolding.
The financial regulator subscribed to a global flight database covering more than a billion tickets to monitor activity.