[John Jorsett]

Encrypt your hard drive and ‘forget’ the password. Make sure you have a backup copy (also encrypted) on the internet in case they decide to keep your computer. Or, encrypt individual files and tell them it’s random noise generated by your amateur radiotelescope project.

[JerseyHighlander]

Encrypt your hard drive and ‘forget’ the password. Make sure you have a backup copy (also encrypted) on the internet in case they decide to keep your computer.

Customs will arrest you and have friendly judges hold you without bail until you hand over the password. There is an ongoing case in NH regarding this.