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Have you ever been asked for your laptop password at airport security? Is this a thing?

I was traveling domestically in Japan and security asked for laptop password. This obviously set off red flags immediately, especially considering I didn’t have a laptop with me. If I did, I would’ve denied them access without question but it’s strange that they even asked me. It wasn’t even customs… just regular ol’ security screening.

Also, looking around, I didn’t see any manual inspections of any other laptops around me. It’s as if I was singled out.

Wonteet Zebugs 3mo ago

I don't know if they can require it in Japan. They can require it in the US, in Canada, in the UK, in Australia, and many others.

In Canada, I believe they would just seize the device if you don't give them the password. In the UK and in Australia, I believe they send you to jail...

Conclusion : no electronic device when flying.

By the way, do you know if you can opt-out of the body scanner in Japanese airports? I believe you can in Europe, Canada and in the US. You can choose to get a pat-down instead. But I don't know about Japan. Any thoughts?

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