Searches of cellphones, laptops by U.S. customs up more than 32% so far this year

Password, Please: Border Searches of Laptops, Phones Up 32% This Year

Travelers entering the U.S. are having their devices checked more than ever, and that number's only going up.

Searches of cellphones, laptops by U.S. customs up more than 32% so far this year

Searches of electronic devices such as phones and laptops of travellers entering the United States are up more than 32 per cent this year and are on track to set a new record, CBC News has learned.

U.S. Border Searches Of Phones And Laptops Surge More Than 32% This Year - South Asian Daily

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have significantly increased searches of travellers’ electronic devices, with inspections of cellphones, laptops and other digital equipment rising more than 32 per cent during the first nine months of the 2026 fiscal year. According to CBP data obtained by CBC News, border officials examined 52,080 electronic devices between […] The post U.S. Border Searches Of Phones And Laptops Surge More Than…