Re:Border Search of Electronic Devices – CBP Directive [pdf]
by sigmaprimus on Saturday January 06, 2018 @07:20PM
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I have an old Motorola "dumb" phone, but what I want to know is if I am asked "Do you have a Gmail/Facebook etc..account" I am required to tell the truth, am I also obligated to provide the password to access it regardless of whether or not I am carrying a device to access it?
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Re:Border Search of Electronic Devices – CBP Directive [pdf]
by tssva on Saturday January 06, 2018 @07:40PM
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I don't know if you must answer the question or provide a password, but I do know that lying to a federal agent is a crime that can land you in jail for up to 5 years.
Re:Border Search of Electronic Devices – CBP Directive [pdf]
by sigmaprimus on Saturday January 06, 2018 @07:58PM
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It's really scary, say the wrong thing to a border agent and you can end up in prison, or banned from entry for life. I don't travel to the US often and unfortunately since 911, I am even less inclined to travel there due to the security measures imposed afterwards...does that mean the terrorists won?
Re:Border Search of Electronic Devices – CBP Directive [pdf]
by grecy on Sunday January 07, 2018 @03:39AM
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That's an interesting question.
If I cross into the US with nothing digital at all (no phone, camera, laptop, etc.) do I have to provide logins and passwords to all my online accounts?
That would be very scary if indeed true.