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	by Buge 3404 days ago
	The US isn't the only country that does this. Canada does it too, in fact recently a guy was facing 1 year in jail for not giving up his password. At least you don't face jail time in the US. New Zealand does it as well.

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Thats the second time you've posted this. How about pointing at some evidence?

I'm posting multiple times because other people keep posting that the US laws stand out as bad compared to other countries.

If you google canada border password you find this:

Here's a story about New Zealand asking for passwords:

Buge has written this several times in the last two weeks without supporting evidence.

Don't suppose you want to give more information on your personal experience? When did they last ask for your passwords? Did they give a reason?

not parent, but this was posted elsewhere