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From Collegiate Presswire's RadioWire (https://www.cpwire.com/radio): Radio The agency in charge of airline security has a new weapon in the fight against terrorism. It�s called �Capps-II�- a high-tech way to make sure you are who you say you are, and aren�t a terrorist. It�s based on information you give to make your reservation and from public and government databases. It�s much more sophisticated than the screening in use now, but TSA administrator James Loy says you�ll hardly notice the difference at the airport:
�Most people will go through screening just as they do now. In fact, �Capps-II� should actually reduce the number of people subjected to extra screening and that could help speed up the whole process.�
TSA Privacy Officer Nuala O�Connor Kelly:
�We�ve actually reduced the amount of information we�re collecting, limited the ways that information will be used and also, reduced the length of time the information will be kept. We�re also building systems where passengers can see their information and correct it if necessary.�
Testing of the system begins soon, and, following more public input, �Capps-II� could be in use by next year.
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