Bill To Add Accountability To Border Laptop Search

Posted by kdawson on Wednesday September 17, 2008 @12:07AM from the is-a-receipt-too-much-to-ask dept.

I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) has introduced a bill that would add accountability to the DHS searches conducted upon the laptops of those crossing the border. Specifically, it would require the issue of receipts to those who had their property confiscated so that it could later be returned, would limit how long the DHS can keep laptops, would require them to keep the laptop's information secure, and would create a way to complain about abuse. Finally, the DHS would be required to keep track of how many searches were done and report the details to Congress. Rep. Sanchez also has also issued a statement about the proposed bill."

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Re:Good Lord! by Jesus_666 · 2008-09-17 00:42 · Score: 5, Funny

Hey, at least the USA have taken one step towards being a free, democratic nation. If they keep it up they might become a respected member of the United Nations in less than twenty years.

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Re:Good to know. by mcgrew · 2008-09-17 00:57 · Score: 5, Funny

Oh hell, you found me out. I took out all the electronics in my laptop and have been smuggling terrorists in it for months now. I guess I'll have to put them in my shampoo bottle... what? No shampoo bottles either? Wow, those guys are doing a heckuva job, Brownie!

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Re:no by Anonymous Coward · 2008-09-17 03:56 · Score: 5, Funny

what happened to the guys who saved Europe from fascism 60 years ago?
They had some economic problems then invaded Georgia. Why?