PrivacySpot.com - Privacy Law and Data Protection - nothing but privacyWelcome to Privacy Spot, a privacy law blog sponsored by Hughes & Luce, LLP. Privacy Spot provides news, commentary and resources related to current privacy law and data protection topics and issues.Borderline Privacy- September 19, 2006 Thinking about carrying confidential information through U.S. Customs on a laptop Be aware that in at least two cases, U.S. v. Romm, No. 04-10648 (9th Cir.) and U.S. v. Ickes, 393 F.3d 501 (4th Cir.), courts determined that it is acceptable for customs agents to conduct a comprehensive search of the contents of a notebook computer. Some attorneys say the ruling goes too far, invading the privacy of anyone who crosses into the United States. And the ruling may pose special problems for...http://privacyspot.com/?q=node/view/789 |