A recent post on Mastodon by user evacide has caught the attention of many, as it addresses a growing concern for travelers heading to the US. With news that ICE will be assisting the TSA at airports starting Monday, evacide shared a helpful guide from the Electronic Frontier Foundation cEFFc aimed at journalists and others worried about their devices being seized at border checkpoints.
The post links to a comprehensive security checklist that outlines steps to prepare devices for travel, which seems to resonate with a lot of people. It’s not every day that you see a practical resource shared so widely, but this one has racked up 148 favorites and 253 reblogs, indicating that many are taking the advice seriously.
What stands out is how the guide offers tangible steps for safeguarding personal information, which is especially relevant in today’s digital age. With the increase in scrutiny at borders, having a plan in place is something that many travelers find reassuring.
In the comments, there’s a mix of gratitude for sharing the information and discussions about personal experiences at airports. The six replies show that this topic is on the minds of many, and it’s clear that evacide’s post has sparked a meaningful conversation.
