Taylor Swift threatens to sue student who tracks her jet

Swift has issued a threat of legal action against a student for sharing publicly accessible data about her personal aircraft.

The singer Taylor Swift has threatened to sue a student who posts publicly available data about her private jet.

A student who monitors the private flights of celebrities claims that Taylor Swift’s legal team has threatened to take legal action against him for sharing her flight details online.

Jack Sweeney utilizes publicly accessible data to track the departures and arrivals of planes owned by affluent individuals and shares this information with a one-day delay.

Swift’s lawyers argue that this tracking constitutes “stalking.”

In 2022, Twitter suspended Mr. Sweeney following allegations by Elon Musk that he disclosed Musk’s “assassination coordinates.”

In December, Swift’s attorneys sent a cease-and-desist letter to Mr. Sweeney, a 21-year-old student at the University of Central Florida, demanding that he cease sharing the whereabouts of her private jet.

The letter asserts that the information poses a serious threat to Swift’s safety and well-being, characterizing it as a matter of life or death for her. It references the numerous stalkers she has encountered in her career and claims that the data provides criminals with a blueprint to execute their plans.

While the BBC has not independently verified the contents of the letter, its details have been reported by US media outlets.

In response to inquiries from the BBC, Mr. Sweeney stated that he harbors no intentions of causing harm. He expressed appreciation for Swift’s music and emphasized his commitment to transparency and public access to information.

He further noted that he received the threatening letter following increased media scrutiny of Swift’s carbon footprint. In 2022, Swift ranked at the top of the list of celebrities with the highest private jet CO2 emissions, as reported by digital marketing firm Yard. The organization determined that her jet emissions were approximately 1,185 times higher than the average person’s total annual emissions.

Last month, a 33-year-old man was arrested on stalking charges outside Swift’s residence.

According to a spokeswoman for Swift, who spoke to US media, the man’s posts regarding her jet played a role in the situation.

“We cannot provide details on any ongoing police investigation, but it’s evident that the timing of the stalker’s actions suggests a connection,” said spokeswoman Tree Paine.

“His posts clearly reveal when and where she would be.”

The BBC has reached out to Swift’s legal team for their input.

Swift’s travel arrangements have garnered increased attention from fans recently, particularly due to her widely publicized concert tour.

She is scheduled to fly to Las Vegas on Sunday to attend her boyfriend’s NFL Super Bowl game, following a concert in Tokyo the day before.

The posts made by Mr. Sweeney do not disclose information regarding the identity of the travelers on the planes or their destinations upon landing.

He has also monitored the private flights of other affluent individuals, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg.

It’s a classic case of privacy invasion versus harmless curiosity. On one hand, we all love our favorite celebrities, and the idea of knowing where they are and what they’re doing seems so tempting. But on the other hand, they deserve their privacy, just like anyone else. It’s a tough call. Sure, the student was probably just a dedicated fan, but as the saying goes, curiosity killed the cat. It’s a sticky situation. Do you think celebrities should take legal action when fans cross the line? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments below!

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