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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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[-] siravious@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago

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?

[-] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago

An NDA is just a contract, an actual law always trumps it.

You refuse to let them search and they dont let you into the country.

[-] Objection@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 day 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??

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

[-] matlag@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago

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

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

Then, yes, they release you.

[-] queermunist@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago

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

It depends if you're a citizen or not.

[-] queermunist@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

That's merely how is starts.

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