Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Your laptop files open to inspection.
Travellers have increasingly found their cell phones, lap tops and even MP3 players seized by airport officials for full inspection. Not just stick them in the plastic tray for screening. But a thorough going over of the contents. If you have password protected them, you will be asked to give them your password as well. Dont bother protesting. Its been ruled legal. Some travellers have complained they have never got back their equipment. Others have been arrested on the spot for carrying prohibited porn pics. Business travellers will have a hard time as company information is often confidential. Some companies are sending travellers with all but blank laptops. All files they access through the internet at destination. This is the trend and its only going to get worse according to current forecasts.