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The Terror W atch L ist Database’s Case Study

Group 5 Olga Garza Jesus Martinez Gerardo Landeros AJ Castillo David Price. The Terror W atch L ist Database’s Case Study. The Terror Watch List. Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) Made up of 12 databases Assist several agencies with terrorists Database break off

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The Terror W atch L ist Database’s Case Study

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  1. Group 5 Olga Garza Jesus Martinez Gerardo Landeros AJ Castillo David Price The Terror Watch List Database’s Case Study

  2. The Terror Watch List • Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) • Made up of 12 databases • Assist several agencies with terrorists • Database break off • Consists of 400,000 entries

  3. The Terror Watch List • TSA and “Secure” Flight • Delayed due to privacy concerns • Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP) • Removal of people wrongfully added • Other surveillance programs like NSA • Gather information about suspected terrorists

  4. Concepts in the chapter illustrated in the case • Combining multiple databases into one • 12 different databases • 10 of 12 have been processed • Usage of data warehouses • Serve agencies in need of information

  5. Creation of the TSC and it’s benefits • Organize information about suspected terrorists • Enhance agency communication • Previous attempts contained separate lists • Database created in 2003

  6. Weaknesses dealing with Management, Organization and Technology • Management • Not controlling the growth of TSC • Organization • Lack of knowledge in using database • Technology • Imperfect data leads to poor quality

  7. Does the watch list represent threat to individuals privacy or Constitutional rights? • Pros • Due to watch list terrorist are caught • Agencies are able to track terrorist • Cons • Concerns arise due to privacy issues • Promotes racial profiling and discrimination

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