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Report: No Fly - Homeland Security

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<strong>No</strong>-<strong>Fly</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />

DHS Privacy Office<br />

April 27, 2006<br />

appropriate oversight for such programs must be considered on an ongoing basis,<br />

not only at the inception of a program, but throughout its operation.<br />

• Appropriate Mechanisms and Venues for Redress in the Case of Misidentified<br />

Individuals or Individuals Who Are Placed on Watch Lists Improperly Access<br />

and redress are fundamental components of a program’s adherence to fair<br />

information principles, the exercise of civil liberties, and the resulting public trust<br />

that ensues from such policies. Currently different agencies have different redress<br />

processes, and these processes vary in effectiveness. A robust redress program is<br />

essential for any federal program that uses personal information in order to grant<br />

or deny to individuals a right, privilege or benefit. If watch-list screening is<br />

applied to modes of transport other than aviation, quick and effective redress will<br />

become increasingly important. Inclusion of a robust, effective redress process<br />

should be an essential element of any current or future federal screening program.<br />

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