Originally Posted by
iamalighthouse
I've read several recent articles saying that backscatter and "<whole body scanner>" have been taken out of service. I haven't flown for a while...is this true? I'll be flying out of DSM and LAX. I'm concerned about this and am confused since this thread sounds like there are still machines in use...?
The TSA has removed the X-ray "backscatter" machines from US airports, so they are gone.
The TSA has said it's switched all the MMW machines over to the "generic GUMBY" images and that its "people" are not viewing nude images of passengers any more. However, there are many who believe these machines are still capable to storing such images for later viewing.
I personally do not trust the TSA as a defender of my rights, so I refuse to enter any of its "machines" other than the WTMD.