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A vertically oriented infographic titled “Cross‑Border Digital Security for researchers & journalists.” It is divided into four sections: What to Expect, Before Traveling, At the Border, and Secondary Screening. The design uses teal, purple, black, and grey accents, with icons for search, devices, and borders. Section 1: What to Expect A box with two subsections: Basic search: Manual search of information on your devices. Advanced search: Use of external equipment to forensically analyze and copy data. A dotted line surrounds a grey bubble stating: “Information solely stored in the cloud cannot legally be searched.” Section 2: Before Traveling A bulleted list: Update software Create strong passwords Deactivate TouchID & FaceID Backup devices to the cloud Log out of email & social media accounts Delete sensitive content Clear “Recently Deleted” Put sensitive apps in a password‑protected folder Encrypt laptop using BitLocker or FileVault Print travel documents Delete sensitive public posts on social media Bring a travel phone instead of your usual device Ensure someone knows your port‑of‑entry location Consider temporarily suspending work accounts Print out your attorney’s contact details Section 3: At the Border Guidance for device handling: Disable cellular and Wi‑Fi network access Keep your device in airplane mode Turn off device before going through customs To the right is an illustration of a smartphone and a note saying: “Decide in advance whether you will unlock your device or provide the passcode for a search.” Section 4: Secondary Screening A bulleted list: Be polite and try not to escalate the situation Do not lie, but do not offer unrequested information If you choose to unlock your device, ask to type the passcode yourself If your device is seized, ask for a custody receipt with name and contact for the supervising officer In an advanced search, document all details for potential legal action (names, badge numbers, equipment used, changes to your device or data)
Cross-Border Digital Security for researchers and journalists
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Cross-Border Digital Security for researchers and journalists

  • February 10, 2026
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Disability, Solidarity and Possibility
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Disability, Solidarity and Possibility

  • May 13, 2025
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From Campus to Chinatown
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From Campus to Chinatown

  • May 9, 2025
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You Must Take Part in Revolution: with Badiucao & Melissa Chan
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You Must Take Part in Revolution: with Badiucao & Melissa Chan

  • May 2, 2025
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Artist Precarity in Philadelphia
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Artist Precarity in Philadelphia

  • December 12, 2024
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Racial Capitalism, Journalism History, Liberated Futures: A Conversation with Joseph Torres
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Racial Capitalism, Journalism History, Liberated Futures: A Conversation with Joseph Torres

  • December 10, 2024
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Center for Media at Risk Statement on Press Freedom and the 2024 Presidential Election

Center for Media at Risk Statement on Press Freedom and the 2024 Presidential Election

  • November 6, 2024
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The Political Lightning Rod of TikTok: Youth Mobilization, Memes and the App’s Uncertain Future
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The Political Lightning Rod of TikTok: Youth Mobilization, Memes and the App’s Uncertain Future

  • October 16, 2024
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Statement on Exponential Rise in Violence Against Journalists

Statement on Exponential Rise in Violence Against Journalists

  • October 10, 2024
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Afghan Media Makers in Exile

  • September 19, 2024
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