[zensavona]

Also consider Australians who travel and return home. I have personally had my phone searched 3 times. I know many people who also have the same experience. One time I refused and let them keep the phone, just bought a new iPhone and restored it. Since then I was searched almost every time I went through the airport.

After refusing to hand over the code (Politely... I explained that no, there is no terrorism material or similar on my phone, I just object to this practice, which they could not comprehend) I was treated pretty aggressively, had my whole body searched (not strip searched, but groped very well all over), all my luggage taken apart etc.

[stephenr]

> I have personally had my phone searched 3 times.

I think it's safe to say the first time got you on a shit list.

So what triggered the first time?

Where were you flying from? Are there any other factors that while not at all indicators of guilt, might make them [suspect] you?

It could have been simple racial profiling or it might be context (ie a lone 60 year old dude travelling from Thailand or the Philippines). Like I said neither of these is a sign of guilt but they may cause/contribute to suspicion.

[b112]

The trickster side of me, makes me think you should have made very ... sensual sounds as they groped you.

Yes bad idea, but funny idea too.