The Technology & Liberty Project monitors the interplay between cutting-edge technology and civil liberties, actively promoting responsible uses of technology that enhance privacy and freedom, while opposing those that undermine our freedoms and move us closer to a surveillance society.
Airline security has understandably become a focus of security efforts since 9/11. However, the government's approach to keeping our skies safe has often been marked by an unfortunate focus on high-tech gimmicks and on identity-based security, which not only threatens American values but also falls short as an effective way to secure aviation.
