Your Electronic Device, Please - Understanding the Border Search Exception & Electronic Devices

Explore the complex legal landscape surrounding border searches of electronic devices in this 49-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2015. Delve into the Border Search Exception, its implications for Fourth Amendment rights, and the evolving standards of probable cause and reasonable suspicion. Examine statistical data on border searches, learn about smuggling concerns, and understand the current state of electronic device searches at borders. Discover practical strategies to protect your data during international travel, including the potential consequences of refusing to cooperate with border officials. Gain insights into secondary screening procedures and engage with thought-provoking law school-style questions on this critical intersection of technology, privacy, and border security.

Intro
Statistics
The Border
Probable Cause
Border Search Exception
Smuggling
Fourth Amendment
Will it change
Reasonable Suspicion
Data User Views
State of Searches
Protect Your Data
Refusal to Cooperation
Law School Questions
Secondary Screening