Uncanny Valley | WIRED Protecting Your Phone—and Your Privacy—at the US Border
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Apr 24, 2025 AI Snips
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Limited Fourth Amendment at Borders
- At US border zones, Fourth Amendment protections against search and seizure are limited.
- Customs and Border Patrol can legally search phones without a warrant within 100 miles of the border, including airports.
Political Targeting at Borders
- Searches at the border have expanded from looking for criminals to targeting political dissenters.
- Expressing criticism of the Trump administration can lead to serious trouble at the border.
Use Encrypted Messaging Apps
- Use encrypted messaging apps like Signal that offer disappearing messages.
- Maintain strong digital hygiene by locking down accounts and backing up data before travel.