Comments on: Understanding Your Digital Rights As A Traveler In The Free World https://foxnomad.com/2011/04/21/understanding-your-digital-rights-as-a-traveler-in-the-free-world/ tech and tips to help you travel smarter Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:10:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Anil Polat https://foxnomad.com/2011/04/21/understanding-your-digital-rights-as-a-traveler-in-the-free-world/#comment-164691 Wed, 11 May 2011 15:36:00 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=12349#comment-164691 In reply to Daniel.

Hidden folders are probably the best way to go. It’s extremely difficult to find them and being forced to give up a password only reveals the ‘fake’ encrypted folder.

It’s definitely important that people understand their rights are being revoked in the guise of security. Many of these ‘free’ countries have protections against unwarranted search and seizure – just because you’re at border control or that information is digital shouldn’t change that. We are otherwise sacrificing what many others in the past have fought so hard to obtain for us in the present.

]]> By: Daniel https://foxnomad.com/2011/04/21/understanding-your-digital-rights-as-a-traveler-in-the-free-world/#comment-164657 Wed, 11 May 2011 11:03:08 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=12349#comment-164657 I’ve been considering what to do to avoid the risk of search and/or confiscation next time I fly but haven’t quite decided yet. I use TrueCrypt but I also like the idea of using a basically data free device although a hidden TrueCrypt volume seems like a good way to look normal but still hide and protect your data.

Glad you’re spreading the word on this Anil. Hopefully fewer will be taken by surprise if they are searched.

]]> By: Anil Polat https://foxnomad.com/2011/04/21/understanding-your-digital-rights-as-a-traveler-in-the-free-world/#comment-161906 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:25:36 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=12349#comment-161906 In reply to Sherry Ott.

Nothing beyond popping open my laptop and opening up a few folders from the desktop (once I was asked to open Word). It’s happened a few times that I can recall.

]]> By: Sherry Ott https://foxnomad.com/2011/04/21/understanding-your-digital-rights-as-a-traveler-in-the-free-world/#comment-161875 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:01:48 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=12349#comment-161875 Hmmm – looks like I need to add this to my list of things to research to prep for Mongol Rally. Thanks for sharing and bringing the subject to light. I’m curious – have you ever personally had your laptop ‘searched’ during your constant travels?

]]> By: Anil Polat https://foxnomad.com/2011/04/21/understanding-your-digital-rights-as-a-traveler-in-the-free-world/#comment-159498 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:25:19 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=12349#comment-159498 In reply to Priyank.

Difficult to say, I’ve heard that some people running Linux have had their laptops searched more often because it’s rather unfamiliar to most security officers. I’m guessing the Mac OS X is on your side!

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