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Paul De Hert1, Rocco Bellanova
1LSTS - Vrije Universiteit Brussels (Free University of Brussels).
Thescientificworldjournal
|March 8, 2011
Summary
Transportation security post-9/11 prioritizes efficiency over passenger experience. This study proposes integrating consumer protection law to create a more passenger-centered approach, balancing safety with citizen needs.
Area of Science:
- Transportation Security
- Consumer Protection Law
- Data Privacy
Background:
- Post-9/11 transportation security measures focus on efficiency and data collection.
- Current security protocols involve extensive data sharing and physical screenings.
- Existing frameworks primarily address general interest and safety concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-evaluate transportation security apparatuses with a passenger-centered focus.
- To explore the integration of consumer protection law into transportation security.
- To balance citizen safety with individual consumer needs.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of existing transportation security measures.
- Review of data protection and consumer protection legal principles.
- Conceptual framework development for passenger-centered security.
Main Results:
- Current security measures can be enhanced by adopting a passenger-centric perspective.
- Consumer protection law offers a viable framework to complement data protection.
- Integrating these legal principles can improve traveler experience without compromising safety.
Conclusions:
- A shift towards passenger-centered transportation security is feasible and beneficial.
- Consumer protection principles can help address traveler needs within security contexts.
- Balancing security imperatives with consumer rights is crucial for effective and acceptable transportation policies.
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