TSA’s Backscatter X-Ray Goes to Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport


Privacy.org points to an article explaining that the backscatter x-ray will be fielded in Phoenix. This X-ray device can penetrate clothes, but not skin making a pornographic video of them. Yes this allows the TSA to see if you're carrying bombs or guns, but it also removes your clothing.
Update 5/22/2008
It turns out that the technology can be used as described, but the TSA has made taken very good steps towards handling much of the concern. Details in my post here.Share This
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