When you cross a border, do your digital rights come with you?

In this eye-opening episode of the Learn Online Security

Podcast, host Tamara Michèle is joined by IT expert and founding member

Chris Howells to unpack the reality of border security and personal

privacy when travelling internationally—especially for Canadians heading

to the U.S.

💡 Can border agents search your phone?

🔐 Are you legally required to unlock apps?

📱 What happens if you refuse?

🧳 Should you travel with a burner phone or encrypted storage?

☁️ Is cloud storage really safer?

This episode dives into the Canadian government travel advisory

and explains how laws change the moment you leave your home country.

Whether you're a digital minimalist or a tech-heavy traveller, this is a

must-watch conversation about privacy, legality, and personal choice in

the age of border surveillance.

🎙️ Featuring real insights from a 2021 Homeland Security presentation

for IT professionals.

The federal government has updated its online travel advice in 2025 to

remind Canadians to 'expect scrutiny' from border patrol officers if

they travel to the United States.

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Disclaimer: This advice is meant to inform and help you make better decisions about your digital security while crossing borders. However, we cannot be held liable for any consequences, including missed flights, confiscated devices, or any other issues you may encounter while applying these recommendations. Always check local regulations and policies before travelling to ensure full compliance with border control and law enforcement practices.

What happens when a good employee makes a bad click? 💻💥

With an emphasis on preventing cyberattacks and ensuring team members feel valued even after a mistake, LEADERSHIP EXPERTS, David and Valerie McInnes share insights on how businesses can safeguard themselves in the ever-changing world of technology. From phishing attacks to ransomware, they discuss how businesses can be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to cybersecurity and social engineering awareness training.

In this episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, host Tamara Michéle sits down with power couple David and Valerie McInnes—multi-business entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders—who share their real-world insights on building cyber resilience in remote teams & beyond.

From 🧭Rare Leadership to 🌸The The Bloom'n Bean café☕, a pet boarding biz called 🐾Barkland in the Parkland🌄, and their animal rescue nonprofit 🐶 Barkland Bridges🏠—David and Valerie McInnes are no strangers to the chaos of managing multiple ventures while staying cyber-safe.

They dive into how remote staff can unintentionally put businesses at risk, and why compassion, communication, and ongoing training are key to preventing burnout, breaches, and business losses.

Don't miss this important conversation that could save your business from a cybersecurity disaster such as a data breach. Watch now to learn how you can implement these strategies and keep your team and data safe!

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🐶 Barkland Bridges🏠

🐾Barkland in the Parkland🌄

🌸The Bloom'n Bean ☕

✨ Top 5 Takeaways:

🔑 Human Error Happens – Mistakes in cybersecurity are common, but

how you respond determines if employees feel safe or shamed.

👩‍💻 Remote Work = Unique Risks – Many team members use personal

devices, which can expose sensitive data if not properly secured.

🛠️ Training is Empowering – Equip your staff with tools and

knowledge so they feel confident, not clueless, about cybersecurity.

🚨 Prevention Beats Reaction – Being proactive can save your

business from irreversible damage. Don’t wait for disaster to strike.

🤝 Build a Trust Team – Partnering with experts like Learn Online

Security ensures you have someone to call before clicking that sketchy

email.

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Are you aware of the trail of breadcrumbs you're leaving behind? From

social media profiles to online search history, every click, like, and

share contributes to your digital footprint. Print media can even be

used to build a profile about you, your family or your company. These

loose threads can unravel more about you than you’d like.

In this episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, Chris Howells and

Tamara Michèle explain how to check your digital footprint and clean up

sensitive information. Learn why a professional digital footprint check,

done by real people, is essential for protecting your privacy.

How can I check my digital footprint? Want to know how to uncover what

people can find about you online? Can someone track your digital

footprint? Can digital footprint be deleted?

Are you curious about how to clean up your digital footprint?

Our digital footprint product is a professional service done by real

experts who analyze and help you secure your online presence.🔍

In the member-only portion, we cover how Social engineering isn’t just a

digital threat—OLD SCHOOL tactics like planning, deception, and

exploiting trust are STILL used today. Continue watching subscriber

only content in our Heroes membership area - Jailbreaks & Heists:

The Blueprint Behind Modern Cyber Attacks!

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📌 5 Key Points from the Video:

1. Social Engineering Goes Beyond Online Threats – Scammers use small

details from your life, both online and offline, to manipulate and

exploit you.

2. Checking Your Digital Footprint is Critical – Regularly reviewing

what information is available about you online helps prevent misuse and

identity theft.

3. Details Shared on Social Media Create Vulnerabilities – Posting

names, locations, or family information can create a trail that

predators follow to target you.

4. Professional Digital Footprint Checks Offer Better Security – Our

service uses real experts to analyze and clean up your online presence,

ensuring your information is secure.

5. False Sense of Security at Home – Even when you think you're safe on

your couch, using your phone or computer exposes personal information

that can be exploited by criminals.

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