Device searches at the US border aren’t guaranteed, but they’re becoming increasingly common. 📈 Your smartphone holds more personal information than any other device you own. And while the 4th Amendment protects against “unreasonable searches and seizures,” Customs and Border Protection has special authority to inspect electronic devices at borders – by air, land, or sea. That’s why it’s important to know your rights and take steps to safeguard your privacy. Here’s what to expect from a device search – and how to prepare before you travel. 👉 #travel #customs #traveltips #CBP #cybersecurity 📸: Apple, Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images, Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg via Getty Images Like what you’re reading? Don’t miss out on our latest stories. Visit our profile to add PCMag as preferred source on Google.🏅