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Airport scanning radiation “acceptable” in USA, not so sure in Europe

US clears naked scanners … Europe not so sure , MICEBTN  26 May 2011USA authorities have cleared full-body scanners deployed at airports, saying the radiation they emit is within acceptable levels.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said: “The latest reports confirm previous testing and show that every backscatter unit currently used for passenger screening in US airports is operating well within applicable national safety standards.”There are some 486 full-body scanners in 78 airports in the United States, of which 247 are so-called backscatter machines.Across the pond, the EU says body scanning should be voluntary for passengers at EU airports.If scanners are used, health and fundamental rights must be safeguarded along with personal data, dignity and privacy.No body images should be seen and, for health reasons, no X-ray-based scanners should be allowed at EU airports, say ministers at the European parliament, who also have confirmed they want the current ban on carrying liquids on planes lifted by 2013…. MICEBTN – US clears naked scanners … Europe not so sure

May 30, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | EUROPE, health