Airline Passenger Data Privacy Investigation

The Kalfayan Law Firm, APC, is actively investigating a critical breach of consumer privacy rights involving airline passenger data.

If you believe your private information was compromised due to the unauthorized sale of your data, contact us immediately.

Is Your Personal Data Being Sold Without Your Knowledge?

The Kalfayan Law Firm, APC, is actively investigating troubling reports regarding the unauthorized collection, bundling, and sale of airline passengers’ personal data by third-party ticket sellers and airlines. Travelers frequently use popular booking platforms and travel agents such as Expedia, Kayak, and other similar services, trusting these entities to securely handle sensitive information.

However, emerging evidence suggests that these entities may be collecting extensive personal data, including private identification details, and selling it to government agencies through data brokers under questionable circumstances.

What Information is at Risk?

When booking a flight through online platforms or travel agencies, passengers typically provide personal identification details necessary for travel, such as full names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, passport numbers, driver’s license information, frequent flyer details, and payment information. Such sensitive data, if improperly disclosed or sold without explicit consent, presents significant privacy risks and potential violations of consumer rights.

Our investigation suggests that this data may have been aggregated by airlines and third-party booking services, and subsequently packaged and sold to government entities by data brokers partially owned by several major airlines.

Reports suggest that these transactions have been publicly justified as necessary for “national security” or “criminal investigations.” However, this justification may be broadly applied, potentially exposing travelers’ private data to unauthorized scrutiny.

Understanding the Implications

The unauthorized sale and distribution of your personal information carries serious implications, including violations of privacy, increased risk of identity theft, unwanted surveillance, and other harms. Consumers have the right to know precisely how their personal data is handled and to whom it is disclosed. Companies and government entities have an obligation to protect your privacy and must operate transparently, particularly when managing sensitive personal data.

When businesses misuse personal data, consumers are often left vulnerable. Class action lawsuits can be instrumental in holding these corporations accountable for privacy violations, offering protection to countless individuals whose personal information has been compromised without their consent.

Your Rights Under California Law

California residents benefit from robust privacy protections under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This legislation explicitly grants consumers the right to know how their personal data is collected, used, and shared. Moreover, it provides mechanisms to hold businesses accountable when they fail to comply with privacy regulations.

If airlines, booking agencies, or data brokers have violated these regulations by improperly collecting, bundling, and selling personal passenger information, they may be subject to legal action and significant penalties. The Kalfayan Law Firm is committed to thoroughly investigating these potential violations and aggressively pursuing justice for affected consumers.

What Can You Do If Your Data Has Been Compromised?

If you have booked a domestic flight in the United States through an online ticketing platform or travel agency like Expedia, Kayak, or similar services, your personal information may have been unlawfully sold or disclosed. Understanding whether your data was improperly shared is essential to protecting your privacy rights.

The Kalfayan Law Firm, APC, invites affected passengers to contact us for a confidential, no-obligation consultation. Sharing your experience can significantly aid our ongoing investigation and potentially help thousands of other affected passengers protect their privacy.

How The Kalfayan Law Firm Can Help

The Kalfayan Law Firm, APC, is dedicated to protecting consumers against unlawful and unethical corporate practices, particularly in matters related to data privacy. Our attorneys possess extensive experience handling complex class action lawsuits related to consumer privacy violations. We understand the intricate laws and regulations governing data protection and are fully prepared to hold companies accountable when they betray consumer trust.

When you contact our firm, you will receive personalized attention from a legal team committed to safeguarding your rights and advocating for justice. Our goal is to thoroughly investigate these serious allegations, determine whether privacy laws have been violated, and, if so, take decisive action to seek compensation and corrective measures.

Contact The Kalfayan Law Firm Today

If you have booked a U.S. domestic flight through third-party ticket sellers or travel agents and are concerned your personal information may have been sold or compromised, please contact The Kalfayan Law Firm, APC, immediately.

Stand up for your right to privacy—reach out today and join our fight to ensure your personal data remains protected.