The TSA has repeatedly been caught stealing from luggage.
I would assume if it is TSA approved, they can open it.
Therefore it is compliant but the contents are not necessarily safe from theft.
I think most of us have known that since shortly after Sept 11; But I have only traveled domestically since then and know the TSA is not secure. I was just trying to educate myself before I decide what dosage valium I should shoot for, if you'll pardon the expression.
Here is a fun one for ya. I was coming home on a late flight and had to pick up a checked rifle at the baggage carousel. A guy in an army uniform was there with me and was picking up about 10 rifle cases. When he saw my case he suggested next time to use at least 4 locks so that no part of the case could be pried open. Apparently when they (whomever was shipping in the army) were only putting one lock on each end they would lose a rifle every other shipment or so. When they went from 2 to 4 locks per case the problem stopped.