CBP Directive 3340-049B: Border Search of Electronic Devices | Hacker News

A CBP directive on border searches of electronic devices has drawn attention for how officers may inspect phones and other devices at the border.

The January policy mentions passcodes, encryption, and situations where travelers may be asked to help unlock devices or access data.

The issue raises privacy concerns about how far border searches can go and what travelers can be required to do.

It also touches on broader questions about electronic privacy and the limits of border inspection powers, including possible Supreme Court implications.