Travel Executives Form Alliance with Corporate Privacy Officers

Alexandria, VA (May 17) -- The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) today announced it has formed an educational alliance with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). According to a statement by ACTE President Garth Jopling, the growing emphasis on privacy issues in the business travel sector has created a substantial overlap of corporate travel policies and privacy policies.

"The ongoing evolution of the CAPPS II program -- and now the accelerated development of a registered traveler program -- has exposed a lot of philosophical and operational questions regarding privacy," said Jopling. "Questions that travel managers will have to ultimately answer in making their evaluations and recommendations to upper management. Just as changing times have brought business travel into the realm of corporate security, we've reached the point where corporate privacy officers and travel managers need to confer."

"Travel security is a sensitive area where privacy issues are concerned, balancing the need to protect citizens from terror attacks with the need to protect the personal information of travelers," said Trevor Hughes, executive director of the IAPP. "By partnering with ACTE, the IAPP can build awareness of these important issues while offering guidance based on current regulatory understanding."

The International Association of Privacy Professionals is the world's largest association for individuals in the profession of privacy, helping its members build and maintain privacy programs while effectively navigating the rapidly changing regulatory and legal environments.

The Association of Corporate Travel Managers was founded in 1988 as the research and analysis resource for the global business travel industry. With 2500 members in 37 countries, the association supports a network of international influence with two annual conferences, executive forums, power talks and webcasts (more than 35 this year). The association is best known for its statistics, studies, and stances in the business travel industry.

The first item on the agenda for the new alliance will be an audio-conference on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (EDT). Titled TRAVEL AND TOURISM SINCE 9/11, a panel of experts will provide a clear view of the travel landscape as both passengers and travel security agents adapt to an environment in flux.

Speakers include:
Maureen Cooney, Chief of Staff/Director of International Privacy Policy, US Department. of Homeland Security, Washington DC
Lisa Dean, Privacy Officer, Transportation Security Administration, Washington DC
Becky Burr, Partner, Wilmer Cutler and Pickering, Washington DC
Susan Hopley, Executive Vice President, TRX and member ACTE Board of Directors

AUDIO-CONFERENCE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Learn from respected experts on the hot topics influencing travel and privacy professionals todayÉlisten from the comfort of your office or get a group together in a conference roomÉask questions and get on-the-spot answers.

AUDIO CONFERENCE FORMAT:
The audio conferences are scheduled for 1 hour. Approximately 60 minutes are devoted to speaker presentations, followed by a question and answer period where attendees can get on -the-spot answers to their questions from the experts. Handouts, presentation material and the dial-in number will be sent via email approximately 48 hours prior to the call. The audio portion of the program will be available after the event for a nominal fee.

FEES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Fees are per line. Save money by having a group meeting from your office, or a larger audience from your conference room via speakerphone.

ACTE or IAPP Member Registration Fee: $159 (per line)

ACTE members registering via the web should enter 'ACTE' in the space provided for IAPP member # to qualify for the member rate.

ACTE members registering via telephone should indicate that they are ACTE members to receive the member rate.

Non-member Registration Fee: $179 (per line)

To register for the audio-conference click here or call 800-266-6501.

To view a full news release on the association's alliance with IAPP, click here.