The FAA said Wednesday that it has been advising airlines about the expected impacts of the sequester for two months.

WSJ: Senators Seek Way to Ease FAA Cuts

This difference between the two greatly impacts the collection, use, and disclosure of customer and employee data for companies that operate on both sides of the Atlantic.

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As I see it, these two stories make one thing crystal clear: The time has come for a serious debate about how technology impacts privacy.

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