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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 9:59 am
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Originally Posted by ESpen36
But surely the CBP officers can force you to input your password (or otherwise unlock your data)? It's just like unlocking your suitcase. If you refuse, they confiscate it.
They can't force you to disclose the password as there are Fifth Amendment issues.
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