Phone and social media checklist
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Phone and social media checklist
My phone ☐ Strong passcode (6 digits or more) ☐ Face and fingerprint unlock off before protests, trips or stops ☐ Message previews hidden on lock screen ☐ Location sharing off for apps that do not need it ☐ Important numbers written on paper ☐ Photos and papers backed up where family can reach them
My social media ☐ Viewed my profile while logged out ☐ Location tags and addresses removed ☐ Asked friends not to tag me at protests or private events ☐ No posts about status, border crossings, cannabis or crimes
My applications ☐ Listed every handle a form asks for, truthfully ☐ Asked a lawyer before deleting accounts or posts
If an officer asks for my phone inside the U.S.: "I do not consent to a search of my phone. I want a lawyer."
From Phone and Social Media. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.