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Protecting Your Phone—and Your Privacy—at the US Border

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Navigating Phone Searches at Border Crossings

This chapter examines the legal authority of customs and border patrol to search mobile phones at U.S. borders, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's rights. It highlights the broader implications for privacy and safety, particularly for travelers carrying sensitive information, while discussing evolving scrutiny based on political expression. The chapter also prepares listeners for the realities of phone searches and offers strategies for coping with these invasive encounters.

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