Securing Your Notebook Against US Customs

Nethemas the Great points out a piece from Bruce Schneier running in the UK's Guardian newspaper with some tips for international travelers on securing notebook computers for border crossings. A taste of the brief article: "Last month a US court ruled that border agents can search your laptop, or any other electronic device, when you're entering the country. They can take your computer and download its entire contents, or keep it for several days. ... Encrypting your entire hard drive, something you should certainly do for security in case your computer is lost or stolen, won't work here. The border agent is likely to start this whole process with a 'please type in your password.' Of course you can refuse, but the agent can search you further, detain you longer, refuse you entry into the country and otherwise ruin your day."

Comments

Re:I don't get it

[MarkvW]

Our customs control is a GOOD thing, brother. Customs keeps lots of bad stuff out of the US. If you have a gripe, deal with it politically. As for me, I'll take the good with the bad right now. Your "Orwellian dystopia" is very real in many of the other countries on this Earth. Many customs guards won't think twice about ransacking your stuff and detaining you indefinitely (unless you bribe them appropriately, of course).

Re:Dual Boot

[ShaggyBOFH]

Bitch Bitch Bitch. The only reason any of us have rights to take away is because we have rights.