Last year, we provided an update on the Trump administration’s controversial ramp up of border searches and inspections of electronic devices of travelers applying for admission to the U.S. A variety of travelers have since challenged U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS’), alleging fourth amendment violations. In fact, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued another directive earlier this year that further clarified their authority to search electronic devices.… More
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Border Searches of Your Electronic Devices — What Rights Do You Have?
The United States government has reported that border searches of electronic devices in the U.S. increased from 4,764 in 2015 to 23,877 in 2016. Because electronic devices have immense data storage capacity and can hold confidential information, trade secrets and data otherwise protected by attorney-client privilege, these searches have raised alarm for individuals, and the companies that employ them, when traveling. Adding social media and cloud storage into the mix,… More