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Homeland Security Changes Laptop Search Policy

Posted by kdawson on from the beatings-will-continue-until-morale-improves dept.

IronicToo writes "The US Government has updated its policy on the search and seizure of laptops at border crossing. 'The long-criticized practice of searching travelers' electronic devices will continue, but a supervisor now would need to approve holding a device for more than five days. Any copies of information taken from travelers' machines would be destroyed within days if there were no legal reason to hold the information.'"

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  1. Re:5 Days? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I'm very musical right now. Just pounded down a large bag of Cheeto's, a 20 ounce Dew, and a can of Nally's Hot Chili. OH MY GOD! Toot, toot!

  2. Re:Well that sounds reasonable by sexconker · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You sir, just got whooshed.

  3. Fixed your signature for you... by Tetsujin · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Vote Grimlock

    There, fixed.

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