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In reply to the discussion: A US-born NASA scientist was detained at the border until he unlocked his phone [View all]mainer
(12,018 posts)36. How do we know these CPB agents aren't selling proprietary info?
They demand access to int'l businessmen's laptops and cell phones. They sell info to the highest bidder. Or to foreign spy agencies. These are low-level gov't employees who need money.
It's frightening if you're a scientist or engineer or inventor.
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herding cats
Feb 2017
OP
It's disgusting to treat US citizens this way, but if the phone info is sensitive, then he shouldn't
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2017
#5
Then bring a secure phone or a second clean phone or wipe the phone of sensitive information. Duh!
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2017
#15
The US is allowed by law to demand passwords for phones / tablets / laptops.
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2017
#21
You make a point, however, almost nobody leaves the country without their work phone, nobody
NotThisTime
Feb 2017
#16
People really need to push back on calls after they've left work, esp. vacation.
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2017
#19
I was wondering the same thing. I'm US born but loathe tRump... Would I be banned?
manicraven
Feb 2017
#26
My ancestors came to this continent from the Scottish Highlands and Ireland
etherealtruth
Feb 2017
#32
It's been legal for CBP to go through files on electronic devices for a while.
VMA131Marine
Feb 2017
#14
True, but it's not legal to do it for the purpose of race or national origin.
herding cats
Feb 2017
#22
thanks-- but can you ask them why you were selected for searching and do they have to answer?
Fast Walker 52
Feb 2017
#43
Just curious, what is Houston Hobby like? Also, I despise going anywhere and being forced
Jim Beard
Feb 2017
#29
Someone wanted the contents of his phone. No one ever searched him or his bags.
LiberalArkie
Feb 2017
#30