If you're traveling internationally, carrying a simple phone that doesn't store personal information can be a smart move when entering the US.

International travelers should consider getting a burner phone to avoid border agents snooping on their private data.

Crossing the border can be extremely stressful. And now your phone adds another layer. According to new figures from US Customs and Border Protection, nearly 15,000 device searches were carried out ...

Burner phones aren’t just for nefarious intentions, like you see on TV. They can actually be a handy tool for people who get distracted easily (because we all know how easy it is to turn off “Focus” ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are increasing inspections of electronic devices at the border. Using a burner phone while traveling is legal, though each traveler should assess their own ...

Chances are you’re not an international spy, a member of an organized crime family or a drug smuggler, but in a world where smartphones contain reams of sensitive personal data and can easily be used ...

Portland City Council member Angelita Morillo this week advised residents to buy a burner phone and use encrypted messaging apps to avoid being tracked by immigration officers and federal agents. In a ...

Here are some best practices for safeguarding sensitive personal data. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is the lead consumer technology writer for The New York Times and author of Tech Fix, a weekly ...