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seaeagle
Joined: Aug 31, 2004
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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 Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:53 am Post subject: UK may install street cameras to see through clothes |
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It looks like privacy will really be a thing of the past if this goes ahead:
X-ray cameras 'see through clothes' | UK Latest | Guardian Unlimited
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The Government is considering installing X-ray cameras on lampposts to spot armed terrorists and other criminals.
According to a leaked memo seen by The Sun, "detection of weapons and explosives will become easier" if the scheme drawn up by Home Office officials is adopted.
However, officials acknowledged that it would be highly controversial as the cameras can "see" through clothing.
"The social acceptability of routine intrusive detection measures and the operational response required in the event of an alarm are likely to be limiting factors," the memo warned.
"Privacy is an issue because the machines see through clothing." (continued) |
Unbelievable. Maybe they should just save the money & ban clothing all together. No clothing = no opportunity to conceal a weapon. Problem fixed.  |
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silmaril8n
Joined: Jan 29, 2004
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Phil_J
Joined: May 31, 2006
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Location: Manchester, UK
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: UK may install street cameras to see through clothes [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| silmaril8n wrote: |
There should be some fun protests for that one!  |
I've got to assume that this isn't being seriously considered except perhaps as part of airport security, but if it's going to be more widespread then I'll be writing to my MP - aside from any civil liberties issues, exposure to x-rays is dangerous. |
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mommabear
Joined: Feb 20, 2003
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| There's talk about it in our airports too. Only they are promising to somehow "black out" the sensitive areas of the body...if you know what I mean. |
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Debora
Joined: Mar 28, 2004
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Location: Iowa
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:42 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| mommabear wrote: |
| There's talk about it in our airports too. Only they are promising to somehow "black out" the sensitive areas of the body...if you know what I mean. |
Fortunately blacking out isn't needed. Xray does not pic up "those" things
Xray picks up solid materials like bone and metal..... |
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Werebo
Joined: Aug 09, 2003
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Also, Most of our streets already have CCTV cameras installed, but most don't actually work for lack of staff/video tape etc. at the base of operations
Will this scheme work, assuming the cost isn't prohibitive?? I don't think so... |
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ejward
Joined: Jan 06, 2003
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:45 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| Are these going to be web-cams? Uhh, never mind. |
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Phil_J
Joined: May 31, 2006
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Location: Manchester, UK
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:08 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| Debora wrote: |
| mommabear wrote: |
| There's talk about it in our airports too. Only they are promising to somehow "black out" the sensitive areas of the body...if you know what I mean. |
Fortunately blacking out isn't needed. Xray does not pic up "those" things
Xray picks up solid materials like bone and metal..... |
Um, about that.
What's being discussed isn't a regular x-ray, it takes pictures from three different angles, and then renders an image a bit like this one:
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mommabear
Joined: Feb 20, 2003
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:57 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Hey, Phil! Any reason you posted only female pictures? Just picking on you in fun.   |
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Phil_J
Joined: May 31, 2006
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Location: Manchester, UK
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| mommabear wrote: |
| Hey, Phil! Any reason you posted only female pictures? Just picking on you in fun. |
Stolen from the BBC's website. They didn't have a male one, so you'll have to get your wierd x-ray xxxx elsewhere I'm afraid. |
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mommabear
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 4:01 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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| Darn! |
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