Department of Homeland Security – New Diretive on Search of Electronic Devices and Media

On August 27th, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced new directives to enhance and clarify oversight for searches of computers and other electronic media at U.S. ports of entry.  While this directive has general application, it is important for lawyers (who have solicitor – client issues to consider) to be fully aware of the scope of this regulation.

New Directives on Border Searches of Electronic Media