Pop icon Taylor Swift has reportedly asked a college student to cease tracking the movements of her personal jet fleet, citing concerns for her personal safety. University of Central Florida student Jack Sweeney, who runs social media accounts that monitor private jets owned by the rich and famous, received a cease and desist letter from Swift's attorneys, claiming that his actions were "reckless" and posed a threat to the Grammy-winning singer.

According to a copy of the letter provided by Sweeney, Swift's lawyers stated that she lives in constant fear for her personal safety and emphasized that his actions were not a game, but a matter of life and death. However, Sweeney maintains that he is merely sharing publicly available information from the Federal Aviation Administration and does not intend any harm.

Notably, Swift's lawyers did not address any concrete claims, according to James Slater, a Florida attorney representing Sweeney, who specializes in free speech issues. Slater argues that public information cannot be blocked by Swift or any other jet owner, highlighting the absence of legal authority in these cases.

The controversy arises as Swift is set to embark on an upcoming trans-Pacific journey. The singer is scheduled to perform four nights at the Tokyo Dome, with her last concert in Tokyo on Saturday night, just a day before her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, compete against the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Given the 17-hour time difference between Tokyo and Las Vegas, there is speculation that Swift may use a private jet to attend the highly anticipated event.

Sweeney argues that many others track Swift's planes and even Japanese diplomats have shown interest in following her potential trans-Pacific journey. He emphasizes that the tracking accounts attract supporters and fans, demonstrating public engagement with the information. Sweeney concludes that as the data is publicly accessible, tracking her jet cannot be considered stalking or harassment.

Swift has previously spoken out about the toll that stalking cases have taken on her, revealing that she carries medical supplies for treating wounds due to the alarming threats she has received. She has also expressed frustration with websites and tabloids publicly sharing her home addresses, leading her to prepare for potential intrusions.

As of now, Swift's lawyers have not issued any comments regarding the situation. The ongoing debate between Sweeney, his attorney, and Swift's legal team raises important questions about the limits of public information and the rights of individuals to access and share such data.