United States: Set aside cultural differences for sake of aviation security

Nigeria is hosting a three-day regional aviation security conference, organised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), in response to the failed terror attack on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on route from Amsterdam to Detroit on Christmas Day last year, Breitbart.com reported.

Following the attempted terrorist attack, airports around the world have started to install 3D full body scanners to ensure passengers' safety.
 

The implementation of the new technology has met cultural sensitivities and has been found violating privacy laws in some countries due to the display of explicit images of travelers.

"Transparency and respect for privacy are fundamental values of all democracies" Napolitano said on the eve of the aviation security meeting.

"All countries have unique legal traditions, cultural differences and political realities," she said.

"But I believe we shouldn't allow these differences to keep us from working towards a common goal and even stronger partnership with respect to security and privacy."

The U.S. Homeland Security Secretary suggested a wide range of security measures, including information sharing on suspected terrorists and development of screening technology to protect passengers.

Napolitano said the United States had been cooperating with ICAO and the International Air Transport Association in order to improve international security standards.


[Source: Breitbart.com]