Some travelers displeased about TSA body scanners

The Electronic Privacy Information Center on Tuesday released a list of more than 40 complaints filed by air travelers about the use of whole-body imaging machines.

The complaints were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. Most are short and direct, where passengers generally said they believe the machines are invasive and violate their privacy.

"These documents reveal that many travelers are unhappy with the privacy and health implications of this technology," said Ginger McCall, EPIC's staff counsel. "The documents also show that many travelers are not aware that they are being subjected to whole-body imaging and are not informed of the option to have a pat-down instead."

EPIC said it obtained documents for the scanners that reveal the machines can store and transfer high quality naked images of travelers, contrary to the claims of the Transportation Security Administration.