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LM 7.2.6 USE OF RECORDED DATA

IFATCA Policy is: Telecommunication logs and surveillance data are confidential and shall not be released to the public. Telecommunication logs and surveillance data shall be used only in the following cases: a) when investigating ATC related accidents and incidents; … Continued

LM 7.2.7 USE OF ATS SURVEILLANCE DATA IN THE PROVISION OF NON-SURVEILLANCE SERVICES

ICAO has defined air traffic controller ratings that identify what service(s) the holder is authorised to perform. ICAO also defines some additional training required for surveillance ratings. ICAO also provides guidance as to the role of surveillance data in relation … Continued

LM 7.2.8 USE OF RECORDED DATA – AMBIENT WORKPLACE RECORDING

Ambient Workplace Recording (AWR) can enhance ATC safety investigations but raises legitimate concerns regarding privacy, retention, access, and potential misuse. ICAO guidance highlights the need for strict protections, limited scope, and appropriate retention. Those principles should be clearly reflected in … Continued

LM 7.3.1 LEGAL ASSISTANCE FROM IFATCA

IFATCA Policy is: When accidents or incidents involving air traffic controllers are brought before an investigation board or court of law, IFATCA shall endeavour to provide legal assistance, if so requested in a timely manner by the concerned MA … Continued

LM 7.3.2 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LEGISLATION

IFATCA Policy is: Member Associations should bring to the notice of the Executive Board any evidence of anomalies caused by equal opportunity legislation which the Federation to study. IFATCA accepts the ILO declaration concerning discrimination and equal opportunities. MAs … Continued

LM 7.4 UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE WITH INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION FACILITIES

IFATCA Policy is: ATC personnel are entitled to maximum security with respect to the safeguarding of personal life, operational environment and the safety of aircraft under their control. IFATCA considers cyber-attacks to be a form of unlawful interference. If, … Continued