In German Trials, Airport Body Scanners Easily Confused 91
OverTheGeicoE writes "The German government just finished a 10-month test of millimeter-wave body scanners made by L3 Communications. It appears they are not happy with the results. The devices raise false alarms 7 times out of 10, and are confused by layered clothing, boots, zippers, pleats, and even incorrect posture. Australia recently started a trial, and the second person in at the Sydney airport set off the alarm repeatedly due to sweaty armpits."
Raise the stakes (Score:2, Interesting)
The only thing to do when faced with one of these is to strip naked on the spot. Fuck 'em.
Re:What technology is used by TSA? (Score:5, Interesting)
Given that the Americans are insisting that these scanners are used globally[1], at least the Germans are concerned with the health and privacy of their citizens.
[1] and you thought the TSA situation stinks - now Washington is bullying the EU into using them too. Citation? RTFA