Air passenger data

EU approves sharing air passenger data to fight terror

"This is a strong expression of Europe`s commitment to fight terrorism and organised crime together through enhanced cooperation and effective intelligence sharing," the commission said in a statement.

Apr 14, 2016, 17:01 PM IST

European Parliament approves sharing air passenger data to fight terror

The European Parliament voted Thursday to allow airlines to share passenger information with EU states in a bid to detect jihadists, the culmination of a five-year debate that intensified after the Paris and Brussels attacks.

Apr 14, 2016, 16:43 PM IST