Originally Posted by RadioGirl

FACT: On 4.17.2008, Nico on behalf of the TSA said that the machines absolutely, categorically, couldn't store images.:

FACT: On 4.24.2008, Bob revised the TSA position to say that the equipment could store images, but that the capability would be disabled (implying permanently disabled) before going to the airport:

FACT: On 1.13.2010, Bob revised his story to say that they machines could be re-enabled to test mode, but that the TSA screeners at the airport wouldn't be able to do it:

Note that Bob doesn't say that no one in TSA will be able to re-enable the test mode.
FACT: Several people have asked Bob who WOULD have the ability to re-enable the test mode, but this question is unanswered.

In obtaining the device specifications under FOIA, EPIC are now stating that some TSA people will have access permission to re-enable the test mode that stores images. This is in fact consistent with Bob's latest version of the story.

The FACT is that TSA have changed their story when faced with people citing the specifications. Yet in the story reported above, TSA management is back to saying:


Looks like it's TSA that's ignoring the facts.