Nine more airports across the country are beefing up security by adding body scanners. But is the Transportation Security Administration going too far? Our Solomon Syed has more.

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Flying the friendly skies is about to get more intimate. The Transportation Security Administration recently announced plans to install body scanners in nine more airports, bringing the total to 11 across the country. And some groups are concerned the agency may be sacrificing privacy in the name of security.

"It is an extreme invasion of privacy and it should not be taken lightly," said New York Civil Liberties Union Director Udi Ofer.

The scanners use high power radio waves to penetrate clothing and give authorities detailed images of your body as you pass through security. In response, concerned students at Albany Law School invited Ofer to talk about the effect this new technology could have on their rights.

"These body image scanners are the equivalent of a digital strip search," said Ofer. "They're the equivalent of standing in the airport, naked, with a bag over your head, while a TSA employee is looking at your private body parts.

However the TSA maintains there are strong privacy protections in place. In a statement, TSA spokesperson Ann Davis says, "Participation remains voluntary and public acceptance of this technology will be considered as part of the overall evaluation."

Still, taking the public's opinion into consideration isn't enough for some.

"The reason we put on clothes is we don't want people to see what's under them," said third-year Albany Law student Maraja Elbially. "Not the government or anybody else should have the authority to render everyone essentially naked."

But by giving authorities a closer look, are we really signing away our rights, or are we just giving up a little privacy for increased public safety?

Albany International Airport doesn't have any body scanners, but officials believe they would be a valuable weapon against would-be terrorists.

"We have been a leader and innovator in security at this airport and we would certainly welcome full body scanners if the transportation security administration deems them necessary for this airport," said director of public affairs Doug Myers.

The New York Civil Liberties Union doesn't dispute the need for scanners, they just want them used less frequently and only where a real threat exists.

"However, if we are unable to win that debate, then there's always the option of a lawsuit," Ofer said.

For now, that option's not on the table. And neither are plans to install body scanners at Albany International.