Roland Perry wrote:
> In message <[log in to unmask]>, at 16:54:20 on Tue, 25
> Mar 2008, Nigel Roberts <[log in to unmask]> writes
>>> residents than foreigners. It's the "made to feel like a criminal"
>>> aspect that seems to concern people more than the potential for data
>>> leakage.
>>
>> I submit that this is contrary to Art. 8 of the Convention, that is to
>> say, right for respect for private and family life.
>>
>> IIRC that's a qualified right, and may be interfered with.
>
> And no more so than when flying. I'm afraid the days when you could fly
> anonymously are long gone. Indeed, this scheme (whatever its other
> demerits) has little to do with making travellers less anonymous, that
> has been knocked on the head by named tickets and requirement for photo-ID.
I didn't suggest you could fly anonymously. Indeed, what you say is an
excellent example of of an interference which *is* necessary and
proportionate (and therefore compatible with Convention rights)
Treating someone like a criminal, however, isn't.
--
Nigel Roberts, Director
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