Can U.S. border guards deny entry based on cellphone contents?

Can U.S. border guards deny entry based on cellphone contents?

United States Customs and Border Protection agents have long had the authority to demand travellers provide access to their electronic devices, but what they’re looking for seems to have changed under the Donald Trump administration.

How to Lock Down Your Phone When Crossing the U.S. Border

There is always a possibility when you enter the U.S. from abroad that law enforcement will pull you aside and request to search your phone, computer, and other electronics. There are, of course, some serious privacy concerns with granting access to your data, but there's not a simple answer as to whether you should.

At U.S. airports, CBP can inspect cellphones and laptops without a warrant. Here's what customs can really do and how to protect your data before you leave

By Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español If you are traveling to the United States as a tourist, for work, or for any other reason, you should know that federal agents may search your electronic devices at any port of entry. This is not new; it dates back to a policy more than 15 years old by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). However, these inspections have gained momentum again due to reports of cases in which entry into the country was not allowed a…

What are your rights at the U.S. border? Can phones or laptops be searched?

Canada has issued new travel advice for citizens entering the U.S. Here's what to know about the changes and the precautionary measures.

Does Border Patrol Have The Right To Go Through Your Phone? Here Are The Alarming Facts.

You should consider these tech risks before you travel to the U.S.