More than two dozen complaints have already been lodged with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) over whole body scanners at airports.

"Some complained about a lack of instructions or signage regarding the scanning machines, while others said they were not informed about a pat down alternative available to those who don't want to be scanned," writes Computerworld's Jaikumar Vijayan. "Travelers also expressed concern about their privacy being invaded, of feeling humiliated, of radiation risks to pregnant women and of children being subjected to the scans."

"The new documents are likely to provide more fodder for groups such as EPIC, the American Civil Liberties Union and others that have mounted a vigorous campaign calling for a thorough review of current plans for the technology," Vijayan writes.

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