US border forces are seizing Americans' phone data and storing it for 15 years
While law enforcement agencies are typically required to secure a warrant if they want to access the contents of a phone or any other electronic device, border authorities are exempted from having to do the same. Wyden also pointed out that travelers searched at airports, seaports and border crossings aren't informed of their rights before their devices are searched. And if they refuse to unlock their electronics, authorities could confiscate and keep them for five days.
CBP director of office of field operations Aaron Bowker told the publication that the agency only copies people's data when"absolutely necessary." Bowker didn't deny that the agency's officers can access the database, though — he even said that the number was bigger than what CBP officials told Wyden. Five percent of CBP's 60,000 personnel have access to the database, he said, which translates to 3,000 officers and not 2,700.
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Video captures migrants in camo scaling Arizona wall after Harris says border secureMigrants dressed in full camouflage were spotted on camera being lowered over an Arizona border wall Tuesday by human smugglers.
Les mer »
Russian Businesses to Choose Which Crypto to Use for Cross-Border Settlements, Lawmaker Says – Bitcoin NewsRussian companies may start transacting in cryptocurrency with partners abroad as early as next year, and choose the coin they want to use.
Les mer »
Armenia has scaled up cross-border attacks: AzerbaijanArmenia fired mortars and artillery fire towards border districts of Kalbajar and Lachin and the Azerbaijani army took 'sufficient' retaliatory measures, Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry says.
Les mer »
Exclusive: Ukraine would fire across Russian border—front-line governorLuhansk Governor Serhiy Haidai said the Russians are 'not real warriors,' though stressed Ukraine is suffering casualties.
Les mer »