Crossing borders in today’s world comes with more than just baggage checks—it can put your devices, data, and even your sources at risk. For filmmakers and journalists handling sensitive information, digital security at international checkpoints is no longer optional; it’s critical.


The Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) trains journalists, filmmakers, and other professionals on how to protect their work in the digital era. In this 90-minute live online session, attendees learn what’s at stake, from device searches by Customs and Border Protection to the implications of encrypted data. Representatives from FPF cover actionable steps to protect your work, your sources, and yourself, including advice on using "clean" devices, backing up data, and understanding your rights when crossing the border. Don't leave your digital security to chance—come prepared to safeguard your most valuable assets.

Davis Erin Anderson is a senior digital security trainer at Freedom of the Press Foundation. She has reached thousands of journalists through her fun and impactful training sessions, as well as her contributions to FPF’s security blog. Davis joined FPF in 2023 with expertise in creating and delivering engaging content on digital security. She holds degrees in library science and music performance, and she performs regularly as a French horn player with orchestras and other ensembles in and around New York, New York. more...
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