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Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Mar. 6, 2020

Tips for taking confidential information across the border

In recent years, the number of electronic device searches at the border has skyrocketed as part of an increased focus on border security. As reflected by the wave of recent litigation, such searches can give rise to privacy issues with respect to any individual. However, for attorneys crossing the border, there can be additional complications, including unexpected ethical issues.

Shari L. Klevens

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

Alanna G. Clair

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Email: alanna.clair@dentons.com

In recent years, the number of electronic device searches at the border has skyrocketed as part of an increased focus on border security. As reflected by the wave of recent litigation, such searches can give rise to privacy issues with respect to any individual. However, for attorneys crossing the border, there can be additional complications, including unexpected ethical issues.

Technology now allows attorneys to have virtually ever...

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