… or use proper encryption when you visit the United States. Reason: The U.S. government can take it at the border, whenever they want, keep it as long they want and share the information with anyone they want.
… or use proper encryption when you visit the United States. Reason: The U.S. government can take it at the border, whenever they want, keep it as long they want and share the information with anyone they want.
U.S. Government Policy for Seizing Laptops at Borders
DHS officials said that the newly disclosed policies — which apply to anyone entering the country, including US citizens — are reasonable and necessary to prevent terrorism.
Oh, and BTW, the U.S. terrorist watch list now has one million names on it.
Truecrypt’s newest feature, a hidden, encrypted operating system might be an option to protect your data. Or you use Bruce Schneier’s advice from the above blog post:
Although honestly, the best thing is probably to keep your encrypted archives on some network drive somewhere, and download what you need after you cross the border.
And they cannot seize laptops, but any device which is capable of storing information, e.g. mp3 players, mobile phones, digital cameras. However, while encryption or using network storage may protect your data, your equipment is still gone.