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RealGeek | 9 years ago

How about if we reset and delete everything from the phone before crossing any international borders?

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ptero|9 years ago

That's how some employers (mine included) already handle work-owned electronic devices: going overseas -- either leave yours behind or pick up a loaner that will be fully wiped on arrival.

wheelerwj|9 years ago

people used to look at me like i was crazy because id always wipe my laptop and devices before crossing the border. but its the only way now.

ProblemFactory|9 years ago

That looks suspicious. Unless you are coming home to your own country, looking suspicious is a good way to get denied entry.

prodigal_erik|9 years ago

Maybe employers' security teams should make it known that they routinely instruct employees to do this for business or personal travel.

iak8god|9 years ago

That would work except that it's super inconvenient.

izacus|9 years ago

That would mark you as suspicious (Who doesn't have anything on their phone?) and give you a person of interest treatment.