Borderline Privacy

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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 attorneys who need to keep client information confidential when they go on business trips overseas.

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