Tips for a Stress-Free Border Crossing
| March 31, 2017
3. Know what will happen if you don’t comply to have your electronics searched
Of course, you can always say no when an officer asks to inspect your phone or laptop. However, you should be aware that if they decide to seize your device in order to inspect it fully, it could be weeks before you see it again. In the past, many people have brought illegal documents like child pornography through the USA on “dead” laptops or hard drives. This has resulted in many customs officials insisting that you plug in and turn on your computer to prove that you’re not just using the excuse of it being out of battery to hide illegal material.
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