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How to Know Your TSA Rights

The TSA, or Transportation Security Administration, is the organization that maintains security in the United States' transportation systems. When people fly through any airport in the United States they must first go through the TSA's security system. TSA's rules require all fliers to be scanned by their advanced imaging technology machines or to allow a security guard to pat them down. When flying it is important to know and understand your personal rights.

Instructions

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  View the TSA's main website. This website helps people understand the TSA's purpose and how their security systems work.
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  Click on "For Travelers" at the top of the screen to find the traveler information section of the website. Information on travelers bringing food, traveling with children and other travel information is available here.
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  Click on "How to Get Through the Line Faster" to view information on the security screening process. This page explains what TSA employees are looking for and how to easily pass the security scans.
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  Scroll down to "Dress the Part" to view the basic information on what attire is acceptable when going through the TSA's advanced imaging technology machines; jewelry, for example, may cause problems in scans.
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  Click on "For more information on this technology, click here" to view information on the TSA's advanced imaging technology.
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  Click on "Privacy" at the top of the page for information on how TSA respects your personal privacy during a scan, and what rights you have to request a pat down.