The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is recommending that journalists traveling to the United States use burner phones to protect their personal informationas President Donald Trump’s administration continues its war on the press.
In an advisory issued last week, the group, which advocates for press freedom, noted a report from the New York Times that the Trump administration has increased scrutiny at the country’s borders and is considering imposing restrictions on travelers from more than 40 countries.
Because of these policy changes, CPJ recommended that journalists be mindful of sensitive contacts, set their social media accounts to private, and use the longest possible PIN codes. It also suggested reporters “should consider leaving their personal and/or work devices at home and instead carry separate devices and a new SIM card.” The organization also recommended that foreign reporters consider reporting on the U.S. remotely.
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