An Appeals Court panel has ruled that federal agents can legally search through travelers' cell phones without reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or a warrant when they cross an international border.

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[–] 20 points 2 days ago (9 children)

I have a question.. there’s data on my phone and other devices that are protected under an active NDA. I am legally obligated to prevent disclosure of that information.

So.. what happens then?

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  • [–] 7 points 2 days ago

    > agree to do corporate espionage for company A

    > get a job at company B, sign an NDA, put all their sensitive data on your phone

    > have your buddy get a job with the CBP

    > cross the border, "oops, I guess he gets to look at my phone, what can I do?"

    > buddy doesn't have an NDA so he tells company A what he saw then splits the money with you

    > profit??

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  • [–] 0 points 2 days ago (5 children)

    No, you're not. Encrypt the device and turn it off.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 days ago (4 children)

    And if they ask you to unlock it, you just say no and it all goes fine?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 days ago (3 children)

    They hold you for a few hours and make a bunch of vacant and vague threats.

    Then, yes, they release you.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

    A few court rulings from now and I won't be surprised if they'll start indefinitely detaining people or using "enhanced interrogation"

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