New US customs guidelines limit agents from accessing remote data on electronic devices

In response to a nearly 60 percent spike in searches of electronic devices, customs agents are now prohibited from accessing information that is not stored on the device itself, such as cloud data. US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) issued a new policy directive on Friday that creates a distinction between “basic” and “advanced” searches […]

A US customs computer snafu caused major airport delays

US Customs and Immigration computers went down at various airports around the US yesterday, causing some havoc for travelers returning from holidays. It left hundreds of folks stuck in lines for a couple of hours in a part of the airport where there’s normally not a lot to do. The agency didn’t say what caused […]

TPG Discusses the Future of Travel With the Head of Customs and Border Protection

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Half a ton of endangered tortoiseshell intercepted by French customs

Published time: 19 Jul, 2017 04:37 French custom officials at Charles De Gaulle airport have seized almost half a ton of tortoiseshell from the critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle species. About 5,000 scales attributed to an estimated 380 Hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) were discovered by customs officers on July 13, French authorities announced late […]

US Customs can search phones but not data stored in the cloud

If you’re entering or exiting the US anytime soon, take note: border officials can search your devices with or without probable cause, but they can’t touch anything stored solely in the cloud. Acting US Customs and Border Protection commissioner Kevin McALeenan has revealed the limit of the division’s power in a response to Senator Ron […]

US Customs agents find cobras inside mail at JFK Airport

Customs and Border Protection NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents received a slithery surprise when they checked a mail container at Kennedy International Airport. The agency said Tuesday that officials seized five live king cobras and three geckos during an inspection at the airport mail facility on June 29. Agents first […]

Martin Lewis warns taxpayers to ignore THIS Twitter message from ‘HM Revenue & Customs’

The 44-year-old money saving expert retweeted a post by HM Revenue & Customs warning customers of a direct message offering tax refunds.  The tweet read: “Scam alert: We’re aware of customers receiving DMs offering tax refunds. These are not from genuine HMRC accounts and should be reported.”  According to the government department, HMRC will never […]

Are US Customs and Border Protection Officers Checking IDs on Domestic Flights?

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US Customs wants to check Chinese visitors’ social media accounts

The US Customs and Border Protection wants to begin asking Chinese visitors to voluntarily disclose their social media handles when they enter the country. The agency has entered a proposal earlier this week to be published in the Federal Register detailing some changes to the electronic visa system used to vet visitors. The proposal calls […]