U.S. Customs and Border Protection have the authority to search your phone, but your password or Face ID can make a difference. Here's what to know.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection have the authority to search your phone, but your password or Face ID can make a difference. Here's what to know.

Supposedly, less than 0.01 percent of travelers legally entering the U.S. suffer device searches. But if it's your unlucky ...

Travelers should prepare for extra scrutiny of devices when crossing borders, especially when entering the U.S. Experts say 100% privacy might be impossible but there things you can do to make it ...

Turn off biometrics and lock your device with a password instead, and power your devices down before arriving at the border to block high-tech attacks. ... U.S. Customs and Border Patrol ...

As the U.S. ramps up border enforcement, even lawful travelers are facing unexpected stops and digital searches. In a viral TikTok, lawyer Alex Peter (@loloverruled) offered practical advice for U ...

Border Crossings. What To Do If Border Police Ask To Search Your Phone Know how much the law does—and doesn’t—protect your privacy rights. Matthew Petti | 4.4.2025 10:06 AM ...

Welcome to Your Password Sucks, the Daily Dot newsletter that answers all your internet security-related questions. Today, we’ll discuss how you can protect the data on your cell phone when ...

Fewer than 0.01 percent of total travelers at the border were subject to device inspections in 2024, according to CBP, but knowing what to expect and how to protect your data can help during such ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection have the authority to search your phone, but your password or Face ID can make a difference. Here's what to know.