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“Clear” Air-Travel Pass Data Stolen From SFO
Posted by timothy on Tuesday August 05, @12:12PM

from the is-kip-hawley-thetan-clear? dept.
Privacy Security Transportation

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Kozar_The_Malignant writes “A laptop containing the unencrypted security data for 33,000 travelers using the Clear system was stolen at San Francisco International Airport on July 26, according to CBS5 Television. The Clear system allows travelers who register and pay a $100.00 annual fee to speed through airport security by using a smart card at special kiosks in some airports. TSA has suspended new registrations in the system, which is run by a private contractor, Verified Identity Pass, Inc., a subsidiary of GE. The laptop was apparently stolen from a locked office at SFO. The company has now decided that it might be a good idea to encrypt the data in their systems. They are in the process of notifying customers that all of their personal data, including name, address, SSi number, passport number, date of birth, etc. has been compromised.”

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Ahhh, your gooferment at work. Why am I not surprised!

I had to take a break at work and blog this one. It’s just sweet!

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