How to keep your data safe when you travel

It’s always a good idea to think about your phone and other devices when you travel. Things get lost, things get stolen, things get left in the seat-back pocket on the plane, and you should always make sure you have a plan. Right now, though, particularly if you’re traveling into the United States, there’s also the (relatively small but very real) possibility that someone will go through your phone to decide if you’re allowed into the country.

On this episode of The Vergecast, The Verge’s Gaby Del Valle explains everything you need to know and do if you’re planning to travel across borders soon. She talks us through the reason Customs and Border Protection agents are allowed to search your phone in the first place, what they’re looking for, and how you can protect yourself and your data. Gaby also explains how likely it really is that you’ll be searched, and what rights you have if it happens.

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