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When the physicists need burner phones, that's when you know America's changed

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267 points giuliomagnifico | 3 comments | 29 Mar 25 18:45 UTC | HN request time: 0.849s | source
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mixmastamyk ◴[29 Mar 25 19:21 UTC] No.43517852[source]▶
The sad fact is that everyone needs a “burner” laptop and phone these days for travel. Not limited to the trump administration either.
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andix ◴[29 Mar 25 19:34 UTC] No.43517985[source]▶
You don't need a "burner" laptop/phone for entering the European Union. There are no routine checks of electronic devices except the usual x-ray machines.
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1. ohgr ◴[29 Mar 25 19:39 UTC] No.43518028[source]▶
Yeah travel in and out of Europe all the time. No issues ever. Still devices are locked and encrypted though.
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2. andix ◴[29 Mar 25 19:43 UTC] No.43518060[source]▶
Encryption is great, but in general it is not really needed, as long as you are not a suspect of a crime.
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3. ohgr ◴[29 Mar 25 19:44 UTC] No.43518078[source]▶
It is required when you’re the victim of a crime however so it’s a good precaution.

(Had my phone swiped once)

If you have adequate physical security it is less necessary thus my home desktop is not encrypted.