I’m traveling to the US mainland for the first time in my life in a few weeks.

I am not overly stressed about privacy, but I have read that US immigration can really overstep their boundaries. Are there any simple specific steps to take on my devices to protect my privace when going through US border control?

Remove my main accounts from my phone/tablet and use dummy accounts? Or just removing my biometrics?

  • TheSun@slrpnk.net
    94·
    5 months ago

    Doesn’t need to happen often, its a possibility for x number of people passing thru the borders any given day. They have the legal right to force your biometrics to unlock your device. Removing it ahead of time is prudent.

    If you breeze thru no problems; no harm no foul, just add your thumb again.

    • refalo@programming.dev
      10·
      5 months ago

      I thought if the device was off, or just booted, or in lockdown mode, then biometrics could not be used without entering the password first?

      • socphoenix
        41·
        5 months ago

        Yup! Holding power and volume up or down on an iPhone for a few seconds will lock it and require a password before it will unlock again.