Some people my server admin uncle included believe that bringing any device to China automatically compromises it even if you reinstall a new OS. Is this warranted as some random person?

Can I go to my public sites and/or VPN into my servers?

Edit: I go there all the time. Also, I can take these precautions but I can’t expect my family to take them. What about family members phones?

A lot of great replies, thank you! Would love the read more specifics so I can know exactly the threats and my actions

Also, this is not an anti-China post. My field is Chinese related. Just learning more about the hosting side :)

  • AustralianSimon@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    1 年前

    I know both Australia and UK have laws that allow border to take and copy your phones, laptops and storage devices. It’s not unusual.

    • psmgx@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      1 年前

      Most countries give customs and border agents broad latitude to do stuff like that. I’ve had it happen in Vietnam, the US, and Turkey, among others.

      Burners, all the way

      • AustralianSimon@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 年前

        Agree - better safe to not risk it when crossing borders. Even if you don’t have anything incriminating your identity can be stolen and used.