Electronic Frontier Foundation

ACLU, NPPA, slam CBP random data searches — big brother reaches into your computers, smartphones and PDA

by Ned Levi on September 13, 2010

Since 9/11, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has had a program of random inspection of electronic media at the border. Without reasonable suspicion or probable cause, CBP has confiscated laptops and other electronic devices for weeks or even years. Ned Levi brings you up to date on the latest news about this serious problem for international travelers.

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Customs and Border Patrol agents are still randomly confiscating laptops — is yours next?

by Ned Levi on August 31, 2009

Ned discusses the latest news about the Customs and Border Patrol’s program to randomly search and seize laptops, digital cameras, cellphones and other electronic devices at the border, without warrants, reasonable suspicion or probable cause, and what travelers can do to protect their privacy and security.

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