As legal professionals make plans to attend conferences such as LegalWeek in the United States, there is a growing concern about the security of their digital devices at border crossings. The experience of Toronto lawyer Monica Goyal highlights these concerns, as she was apprehensive about the possibility of U.S. border authorities searching her phone. Although nothing untoward happened in her case, reports of incidents involving international travelers have prompted legal experts to advise caution.
In particular, following an incident where a French scientist was refused entry into the U.S. after border officials found critical messages on his electronic devices, lawyers are being advised to take extra precautions. Key strategies recommended include ensuring that devices are clean and storing sensitive client information securely in the cloud.
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