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Border phone searches are in the news a lot lately. Last month, a French scientist was allegedly blocked from coming to a conference in Houston after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) found ...

Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe. By Gabe Castro-Root When U.S. border agents ...

Travelers are facing increased electronic device searches by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents. Using a "burner phone" with minimal personal data is a legal way to protect your privacy at the ...