Home Office Minister Damien Green has confirmed that the UK has agreed to join the EU passenger name record (PNR) agreement with the U.S., The Guardian reports. Green said the UK "places considerable value on the collection and analysis of PNR data for the purpose of preventing terrorism and serious crime," adding, "We fully recognise the importance of working with partners outside the EU given that the threats we face are global in nature, and, in common with other EU member states, we view the U.S. as a key partner." Green also said the government is "firmly committed to consistency in our approach to civil liberties" and will observe purpose limitation, proportionality, data protection safeguards and full compliance with EU law and treaties, according to the report.
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