Device Inspection at Ports of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may inspect a student’s phone, tablet, computer or other electronic devices. They may also ask you for passwords to review social media accounts. You can review more information on CBP’s authority to search your electronic devices here.

You can also learn more about preparing for international travel and practicing good digital hygiene here.

“Know Your Rights: Enforcement at the Airport”- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),