The processing and transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data by air carriers to the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (2007 PNR agreement)

This agreement establishes the rules for transferring Passenger Name Record (PNR) data from air carriers to the US Department of Homeland Security. It aims to enhance aviation security and assist in the prevention, detection, and investigation of terrorism and serious crime through shared travel information.

The agreement affects international air travelers and airlines. It sets specific privacy and data protection safeguards to ensure that personal information shared with US authorities is handled securely and used only for legitimate security purposes.