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Decide in advance whether you will unlock your device or provide the passcode for a search.
Your overall likelihood of experiencing a device search is low
(e.g., less than .01% of international travelers are selected),
but depending on what information you carry, the impact of a search may be quite high.
If you plan to unlock your device for a search or provide the passcode, ensure your devices are prepared:
☐ Upload any information you would like to keep in clo…

A Journalist Security Checklist: Preparing Devices for Travel Through a US Border
We wrote this checklist to help journalists prepare for transit through a U.S. port of entry while preserving the confidentiality of your most sensitive information, such as unpublished reporting materials or source contact information. It’s important to think about your strategy in advance, and begin planning which options in this checklist make sense for you.