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destillat

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OK, I'm watching this 'reality' show about the CBSA on Global.
Do CBSA agents actually have the right to look through your phone, or is this just another quasi-reality show?
 
it would depend on the circumstances on which they want to look at your phone...

did they swab some personal item and it tested positive? for whatever....
or was it because they couldnt answer questions to the satisfaction of the officer.....
they might contact the other side ..as a heads up....re. drug mule.( actually just saw an episode about this scenario)
 
destillat said:
Silly question... what if the phone is locked and you refuse to unlock it?
I supposed the worst they could do is refuse entry?
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As to the first, it depends upon whether you are a national. Further depending upon the circumstances hold your 'phone until they can x-ray etc. . . it.


The Border (and that includes airports and wharfs) is in many ways a no-man's land the procedural rights you have in the interior in many cases do not apply and the agents/inspectors are allowed huge latitude by the courts.
 
destillat said:
Silly question... what if the phone is locked and you refuse to unlock it?
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They are easily able to unlock your phone without you giving them your code. This subject was discussed her on TERB very extensively in a very recent thread, with lots of interesting information and advice. Do a search; it'll be worth your time.
 
destillat said:
Silly question... what if the phone is locked and you refuse to unlock it?
I supposed the worst they could do is refuse entry?
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the only time you don't want to unlock your phone is if:

a. you're ISIS
b. a drug-lord sought by the US government
c. pedophile
d. sought by the US government for anything

if they refuse you entry, that's on your record too. delete all your stuff and be as transparent as possible.
 
TERB is not considered a terrorist organization yet. But "always wipe" is still a good motto to live by. Heh heh.
 
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