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Bring a burner to the Olympics, and other mobile device travel safety tips.
In order to know what's awaiting you in regards to privacy laws, Turner recommends checking the U.S. State Department Travel Advisory website for a quick rundown of any legal differences you may run into while abroad. As for universally applicable safety tips for protecting your mobile devices and data, Turner and Forrester security and risk analyst Allie Mellen both have tips.
Don't log in to any personal accounts on your burner device.
As for getting home and ridding yourself of your burner device, Turner recommends a total wipe and handing the device in for recycling.
It's also worth noting that Turner said there's no reason to buy a new burner if you have an old device sitting around that supports international cellular bands.
Wipe the device clean, get a temporary SIM card, wipe it again when you get home and stick it in your desk drawer until you get to travel again.