A few months ago in Blogtelopia we discussed how full body scanners work and the debate being raised about the limits on people’s privacy. These scanners are installed in some airports in Europe and the United States. The debate on this topic has hit the headlines again, after the failed terrorist attack by Al Qaeda on 25 December in Detroit. The United Kingdom and Holland have announced their intention to make widespread use of this technology. In contrast, while we await news as to the Spanish government’s position on the subject, the Spanish Association of Air Transport Users and Professionals (ASETRA) has already declared to be against using full body scanners in Spanish airports, stating that they do not guarantee passengers’ fundamental rights. For now this system is voluntary and therefore travellers may decline to go through it.
Do you think that using these scanners is justified to strengthen airport security?

Tuesday 5 January 2010 11:46 | Published by Blogtelopiauk | Categoriy: Travel Technology