Whenever international or domestic travelers enter the USA, the TSA can gain access to your e-reader, smartphone, tablet or laptop, without a warrant. This might come to an end due to new legislation by California congressional Rep. Ted Lieu introduced a new bill, along with similar bill introduced in the Senate) meant to expand the privacy-related rights of Americans at US … [Read more...] about New legislation will prevent warrantless search of electronics at US borders
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e-Readers Must be Turned on According to the TSA
The Transportation Security Administration has announced that e-readers must be turned on when going through customs for travelers taking international flights headed to the US. They are concerned that your trusty Kindle may be hollowed out and explosives planted within. “During the security examination, officers may also ask that owners power up some devices, including … [Read more...] about e-Readers Must be Turned on According to the TSA