Mail Your Hard Drive Back To The US To Avoid DHS Confiscation

Protect your personal data and computer contents from being indefinitely confiscated upon entry to the US by removing your laptop hard drive and mailing it ahead. Newly released policy documents from the Department of Homeland Security make clear that, Federal agents may take a traveler’s laptop computer or other electronic device to an off-site location for an unspecified period of time without any suspicion of wrongdoing. Many travelers have been shipping their luggage to avoid airline fees, but the fees for international travel are still prohibitively expensive . The cheapest option is to remove your laptop hard drive and mail it back a day or two before you return to the US. The cost is approximately $75 for UPS and FedEx, but you’re sure to keep your data safe in case your laptop gets confiscated at the airport. Mailing your hard drive carries its own risks so always do the following. Encrypt Your Drive (This works even if you leave the drive...