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Thursday, December 07, 2006

Backscatter

That's the name of a new X-Ray system to be installed at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. It essentially allows screeners to see you naked. According the article the technology has been around for a while but has not been used due to privacy concerns. But rest easy, the TSA claims they have figured out how to blur certain areas to avoid embarrassment. They also said that only people who fail the initial screening will be subjected to Backscatter. I for one feel much better having gotten the TSA's assurances.

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