Warrantless Searches of Personal Electronic Devices and the Admissibility of Evidence: Constitutional Limits Under the Customs Act
As society grows increasingly reliant on technology and digital systems, the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) has become the primary means of storing personal data. While advances in technology have enhanced convenience in the digital age, they also raise complex legal challenges in criminal law and evidentiary rules governing searches and seizures at ports of entry. To what extent do travellers have a right to privacy?
