Military Recruiters Probably Know Much More About Your Kids Than You Think
No Child Left Behind became a catch phrase for making sure that every child has access to a good education. However, what most parents probably do not know is that it also means that military set up recruitment databases containing information on every child 16-25 years of age. The databases were created without following Privacy Act requirements for transparency. Recruiters are on school campuses and have unfettered access to young people and vast amounts of personal information them to enhance recruitment efforts. Recruiters setup shop in schools and actively recruit young people without parental consent. Students and parents have the right to opt-out, but they must make the request before it will be honored. Service in the military may be the best option for some youth, but the collection and use of personal information contrary to fair information practices is not a good idea under any circumstance.
A Few Good Kids?, Mother Jones, August 31, 2009
