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Traveling Abroad? Protect Your Private Data From Border Searches With a Burner Phone

Device searches at U.S. borders surged nearly 17% in early 2025, raising concerns about privacy rights and legal protections for travelers, including citizens and visa holders.

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US Border Patrol has the right to search your electronics without probable cause. Carry a burner and save yourself the headache.

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Traveling Abroad? Protect Your Private Data From Border Searches With a Burner Phone

US Border Patrol has the right to search your electronics without probable cause. Carry a burner and save yourself the headache.

·New York, United States
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Does Border Patrol Have The Right To Go Through Your Phone? Here Are The Alarming Facts.

Device searches at U.S. borders are at an all-time high, according to latest data.

·United States
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HuffPost broke the news in United States on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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