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DHS Issues New Directives on Electronic Device Searches

The Department of Homeland Security released new directives covering border searches of electronic devices and media, but the government's rules leave open the question of whether individuals can be compelled to provide passwords and encryption keys. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano in a statement characterized the rules as an attempt to balance the investigatory requirements for fighting crime and terrorism with privacy and civil liberties.

  • Read the article: InformationWeek | Posted: 8/28/2009 11:00:00 PM | Permalink


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