Originally Posted by janetdoe

I haven't needed to opt out during the time frame you mentioned, but prior to that, I have opted out numerous times with no one requesting my personal info.

I think there was some buzz about recording names when people first started opting out, and it would be annoying / alarming if TSA were implementing this process.

I think the standard response is, "Before I give you any information, I need a Privacy Act notice that specifies your legal authority for collecting this information, how you plan to use this information, and whether disclosure in voluntary or mandatory." They won't have one to give you. Then escalate, escalate, escalate until you get to someone who will let you opt out without surrendering personal information.

http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/p...uidance_e3.pdf